The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Diphyllobothriasis includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.
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Treatment must not wait for confirmation by culture. Standard treatment includes diphtheria antitoxin administered I.M. or I.V.; antibiotics, such as penicillin or erythromycin, to eliminate the organisms from the upper respiratory tract and other sites and terminate the carrier state; measures to prevent complications; and possible tracheotomy if airway obstruction occurs.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Treatment of hookworm infection includes administering mebendazole or albendazole, and providing an iron-rich diet or iron supplements to prevent or correct anemia.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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