The larvae of the worm S. stercoralis are the most common found in human stool specimens. Depending on the fecal transit time through the intestine and the patient's condition, both rhabditiform and rare filariform may be present. The treatment of choice for uncomplicated infections is:
a. metronidazole.
b. ivermectin.
c. pyrantel pamoate.
d. combination antihelminthic and board-spectrum antibiotics.
B
The larvae of the organism S. stercoralis are the most common found in human stool specimens. Depending on the fecal transit time through the intestine and the patient's condition, both rhabditiform and rare filariform may be present. Ivermectin is the recommended treatment for uncomplicated infections. Albendazole is an alternative but has not proven to be as effective.
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