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January 2023 in “IDCases” In this case report, a 45-year-old man developed acute fatal pancytopenia and other severe adverse reactions 10 days after starting albendazole and praziquantel for pulmonary cystic echinococcosis.
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August 2011 in “Parasitology Research” This study found that Mentha pulegium essential oil had a stronger protoscolicidal effect against Echinococcus granulosus in vitro than Mentha piperita, showing dose- and time-dependent effects.
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March 1990 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics” In this study, albendazole treatment in patients with hydatid disease was associated with decreased microsomal enzyme function and induced its own metabolism, but also showed potential hepatotoxicity and severe side effects, necessitating careful monitoring.
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January 2001 in “World Journal of Surgery” This review discusses current treatment options for liver hydatidosis, noting the potential benefits and limitations of chemotherapy and highlighting the need for more clinical trials to prevent recurrent disease; it reports no new findings.
January 1992 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some people have severe allergic reactions to anthelminthic drugs, but these are often due to the parasites, not the drugs.