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Treatment

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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  • praziquantel is the drug of choice - single oral dose
  • metrifonate is a cheaper but less effective drug - it is also more complicated to administer, requiring three oral doses at two weekly intervals
  • effectiveness of treatment should be followed-up - surgery may be necessary to preserve renal function

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