Intestinal Helminths in Children in Coastal South Carolina

Chemotherapy of Gastrointestinal Nematodiasis in Man

“…However, the reinfection rates observed at 60-day intervals indicate a need for retreatment after 45 days and an increase of the recommended dose by 50%. In a follow-up report in the same community, DUDLEY and LEASE (1973) brought the prevalence down to 6% after two mass treatments at a 60-day interval. After continuation of the scheme for another school year the prevalence dropped to 0.6% and the ERR attained 97%.…”