Which of the most effective for drug asymptomatic amoebic cysts ?
Correct answer: B. Diloxanide furoate
- A. Metronidazole
- B. Diloxanide furoate
- C. Quinidochlor
- D. Furazolidone
Explanation
Asymptomatic intestinal amoebic cyst carriage requires a luminal amoebicide, and diloxanide furoate is a standard effective choice. Metronidazole mainly treats invasive tissue disease and does not reliably eradicate cysts from the intestine.
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