VPA-0091
QUESTION
The drug preferred in the treatment of immature amphistomiasis is?
OPTIONS
(A) Praziquantel
(B) Albendazole
(C) Oxyclozanide
(D) Rafoxanide
ANSWER
(D) Rafoxanide
EXPLANATION
Rafoxanide has activity against immature and adult amphistomes and has therefore been used for treatment of immature amphistomiasis in ruminants. Praziquantel and albendazole are not the standard preferred choices for immature amphistomes, while oxyclozanide is especially useful against mature amphistomes.
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