comparative study on some anti-amoebic drugs in cyst-passers

Seven known anti-amoebic drugs were tried on 175 cyst passers and the cases were followed up for two weeks after treatment. Diloxanide furoate and oxines gave the highest cure rates [100% and 92% respectively] with minimal side effects. Dehydroemetine gave a nearby cure rate [76%] but has the advantage of being cheaper. Oxines and dehydroemetine showed an excellent effect on the vegetative forms reaching 100% and 70% respectively