01-16-2020, 05:51 AM
In the wake of the recent 6th International Workshop on Angiostrongylus and Angiostrongyliasis, Hilo Medical Center has released a statement with the latest treatment information for rat lungworm, including an over the counter medication. An excerpt:
“Based on this recent research, we will inform patients that pinworm medication might have benefit if taken immediately after accidental consumption of a snail or slug,” says Dr. Martell. “The potential, though not proven, benefits appear to outweigh the minimal risk of the treatment. Snails and slugs in East Hawaii often carry the parasite and the pinworm medicine is available over-the-counter and safe if given as instructed on the package. We are recommending that people who have been exposed read the patient information for the medication and make an informed decision. The sooner you take the pinworm medication the more likely it is to help. We also recommend that you get the snail or slug tested later if you can, and absolutely go to see your primary care provider within a couple of days for assessment and possible use of additional treatment.”
Updated Treatment Guidelines for Albendazole for Children
Treatment recommendations for children who have swallowed a snail or slug using the antiparasitic medication, albendazole, were updated based on the September 2019 Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Services, “Paediatric guideline: Snail and slug ingestion (Prophylaxis against Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection).”
“We are making this information public and are recommending that patients and physicians use this information to make an informed decision about whether they want to follow the Australian guidelines,” says Dr. Martell.
https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2020/...-protocol/
“Based on this recent research, we will inform patients that pinworm medication might have benefit if taken immediately after accidental consumption of a snail or slug,” says Dr. Martell. “The potential, though not proven, benefits appear to outweigh the minimal risk of the treatment. Snails and slugs in East Hawaii often carry the parasite and the pinworm medicine is available over-the-counter and safe if given as instructed on the package. We are recommending that people who have been exposed read the patient information for the medication and make an informed decision. The sooner you take the pinworm medication the more likely it is to help. We also recommend that you get the snail or slug tested later if you can, and absolutely go to see your primary care provider within a couple of days for assessment and possible use of additional treatment.”
Updated Treatment Guidelines for Albendazole for Children
Treatment recommendations for children who have swallowed a snail or slug using the antiparasitic medication, albendazole, were updated based on the September 2019 Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Services, “Paediatric guideline: Snail and slug ingestion (Prophylaxis against Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection).”
“We are making this information public and are recommending that patients and physicians use this information to make an informed decision about whether they want to follow the Australian guidelines,” says Dr. Martell.
https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2020/...-protocol/
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