Drug of choice for diphyllobothrium latum is
Correct Answer: Praziquantel
Description: Praziquantel is the drug of choice for Diphyllobothrium latum. It is rapidly taken up by susceptible worms and act by causing leakage of intracellular calcium from the membranes producing contracture and paralysis of the worms.
Category:
Pharmacology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now