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babbu5508 - 03-22-11 22:40
Which of the following drugs would be most effective in the treatment of this child?
/ A. Diloxanide furoate
/ B. Iodoquinol
/ C. Metronidazole
/ D. Paromycin
/ E. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
babbu5508 - 03-22-11 22:40
Which of the following drugs would be most effective in the treatment of this child?
/ A. Diloxanide furoate
/ B. Iodoquinol
/ C. Metronidazole
/ D. Paromycin
/ E. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: baf9
babbu5508 - 03-23-11 03:21 The correct answer is C. It is important to establish an accurate diagnosis in protozoal intestinal infections, because different organisms have markedly different drug sensitivities and no "shot-gun" therapy is likely to be effective.
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