A 10-year-old child presents with diarrhea and abdominal pain since 4 days. Stool microscopy was done and is shown below. Which of the following can be used for the treatment?
The given clinical history and the stool microscopy showing the egg are suggestive of infection with Hymenolepis nana. It is treated by Praziquantel. Characteristics of Hymenolepis nana eggs: Colorless, non-bile stained Possesses a single shell with an operculum at one end and a knob at the other end. Reference: Paniker&;s Textbook of Medical Parasitology 8th edition
Mebendazole
Ivermectin
Diethylcarbamazine
Praziquantel
miscellaneous