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Daughter has worms
Q1) we came to know yesterday my daughter has worms. We have treated her with albendozole syp. How many days it takes to kill all worms?
Q2) as she is heavily infected do i need to repeat dose after 15 days?
Q3) i am 8 months pregnant and worried that i may get infected. Have already cleaned everything right from bedding to her clothes and towels. Cut our nails. Do i need to worry?
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Dr. R.Anil Kumar Tiwari
Pediatrician
30 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Generally it takes 2-3 days depending on the load of infestation.
Can Repeat
No need to worry
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