Efficacy of common broad spectrum anthelmintics against hook worm, Ascaris and Trichiuris in Hat Yai district, Songkhla Province, Thailand.

ABSTRACT

1. The third therapeutic scheme should be used in the hospital. 2. The second and third therapeutic scheme may be used in mass treatment. 3. The 4th-6th therapeutic scheme is to be considered, reviewed, and evaluated. 4. Model and technology of permanent worms control is to be studied. 5. The treatment and control of Ascaris were simple. Cure with low reinfection rate and long reinfection period was remarkable. 6. The prevalence rate and reinfection rate of Trichiuris was high, and not so sensitive to any antelmintics. 7. The reinfection rate in the second group was not superior to the first group and the third group. This revealed no effectiveness of ovicidal and larvicidal on the helminthiasis. 8. Reinfection rate in the third therapeutic scheme was the least group. 9. Toxicity and side effect were not found in any anthelmintics. 10. Broad Spectrum Anthelmintics are necessary in mass treatment or blind treatment.