By ULY CLINIC Staff,

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Ancylostomiasis in Children

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ancylostomiasis or a hookworm disease is an infestation of the small intestine caused by Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus.
 

Diagnostic Criteria

 

• Iron deficiency anaemia

• Plus stool microscopic evidence of Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus

Investigation

 

• Stool Analysis for Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus ova.

Treatment

Pharmacological treatment

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• Give Albendazole 200mg single dose (children below 2years), 400mg PO for older children OR

• Give Mebendazole PO 500 mg as a single dose (children above 1 year)

 

Note:

 

• Give ferrous sulphate (3-6mg/kg of elemental iron) once daily for 3months

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Last updated on 14.09.2020

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References

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1. Tanzanian Standard treatment guideline for children 2017 edition page 77