Treatments for Toxocariasis

Treatment list for Toxocariasis: The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Toxocariasis includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

• Corticosteroids
• Anthelmintic drugs
• Mebendazole (vermox)
• Prednisone
• Diethylcarbamazine

Treatments of Toxocariasis discussion: VLM is treated with antiparasitic drugs, usually in combination with anti-inflammatory medications. Treatment of OLM is more difficult and usually consists of measures to prevent progressive damage to the eye. ¹

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Toxocariasis: DPD

Last revision: June 13, 2003

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