A 24-year-old patient complains of diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain that was aggravated on ingestion of food since 1 week. The stool microscopy reveals the following. The appropriate treatment for this condition would be
Correct Answer: Ivermectin
Description: The given clinical picture and the stool microscopy image showing the rhabditiform larva are suggestive of Strongyloidiasis. The most appropriate treatment for this condition would be Ivermectin. Strongyloidiasis is caused by Strongyloides stercoralis. The clinical disease may have cutaneous, pulmonary and intestinal manifestations. Reference: Paniker&;s Textbook of Medical Parasitology 8th edition
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