Efficacy of two brands of Mebendazole (500 mg) in the treatment of Ascaris lumbricoides and hookworm infection among school-aged children in South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a randomized open label trial

Efficacy of two brands of Mebendazole (500 mg) in the treatment of Ascaris lumbricoides and hookworm infection among school-aged children in South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a randomized open label trial

Abstract Background Parasitic worms remain a serious public health problem in developing countries. Mebendazole is a widely used anthelmintic, but variations in drug efficacy among different brands of mebendazole may impact treatment outcomes. This trial investigated efficacy of two different brands...

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Main Authors: Birhanu Malede, Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke, Yenesew Mihret Wondmagegn, Abebaw Setegn, Hailegebriel Wondimu, Ayenew Berhan, Tadesse Misganaw, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Tegegne Eshetu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Mebendazole
Soil-transmitted helminth
Efficacy
School-aged children
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11462-9
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