Safety and Toxicity of Oxamniquine in the Treatment of Schistosoma Mansoni Infections, with Particular Reference to Electroencephalographic Abnormalities
Authors:
- Sigmund KrajdenSKSigmund Krajden
- Jay S. KeystoneJKJay S. Keystone
- Cathie GlennCGCathie Glenn
- 1 November 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Vol. 32 (6) , 1344-1346
Abstract
Thirty-seven patients infected with Schistosoma mansoni were treated with oxamniquine. All were cured. The only significant adverse reaction was the development of abnormal electroencephalographic (EEG) findings in 6 (17.6%) of 34 patients whose pretreatment EEG was normal. Management of patients, with particular reference to the EEG abnormalities, is discussed.Keywords
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