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<strong>BNF</strong>C <strong>2011</strong>–<strong>2012</strong> 5.5.8 Drugs <strong>for</strong> strongyloidiasis 3475.5.8 Drugs <strong>for</strong> strongyloidiasisAdult <strong>for</strong>ms of Strongyloides stercoralis live in the gutand produce larvae which penetrate the gut wall andinvade the tissues, setting up a cycle of auto-infection.Ivermectin [unlicensed] in a dose of 200 micrograms/kg daily <strong>for</strong> 2 days is the treatment of choice <strong>for</strong> chronicStrongyloides infection in children over 5 years.Albendazole [unlicensed] is an alternative in childrenover 2 years given in a dose of 400 mg twice daily <strong>for</strong> 3days, repeated after 3 weeks if necessary.Both of these drugs are available from ‘special-order’manufacturers or specialist importing companies, seep. 809.5 Infections

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