Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Yangon Children's Hospital

Trichuriasis/Whipworm

Responsible Parasite

Trichuris trichiura

Antimicrobial Treatment

Albendazole 400mg once daily, for 3 days

Drug of choice

OR

Mebendazole 100mg Q12H, for 3 days

Alternative

OR

Ivermectin 200 µg/kg once daily, for 3 days

Alternative