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Hookworm Infection

Hookworm Infection | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the treatments for the infection?

Hookworm is treated with albendazole or pyrantel pamoate. These medications are taken by mouth for 1 to 3 days. If anemia is present, iron supplements may be given to correct the anemia.

What are the side effects of the treatments?

Side effects of the medications used to treat hookworm include:

fever

rash

Side effects of iron supplements include constipation.

What happens after treatment for the infection?

After treatment, a person's stool should be check again for hookworm infection. If eggs are still present, treatment should be repeated.

How is the infection monitored?

If symptoms of a hookworm infection return, the stool should be rechecked.

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Hookworm Infection: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/01/01

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