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How To Treat Worms Found In The Stool Of My Baby?

I have found worms in my 5 year old daughters stools this evening. Ive just read that hook worms can be caught through walking bare foot and she always does this, even outside. when she gets treatment will it be effective to treat all the possibilitys of type of worm that it could be?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Hookworm infestation is not very common in children, and not easily visible with naked eyes. Usually what we see in stool is pin worms (small, thin white ones with twisting motion). You can give Albendazole 400mg tab single dose. This will clear both pin worm and hookworm.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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How To Treat Worms Found In The Stool Of My Baby?

Hi, Hookworm infestation is not very common in children, and not easily visible with naked eyes. Usually what we see in stool is pin worms (small, thin white ones with twisting motion). You can give Albendazole 400mg tab single dose. This will clear both pin worm and hookworm. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician