Publications by authors named "Jaime Andres Cardona-Ospina"
J Parasitol
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Intestinal parasites remain a significant public health issue in many low- and middle-income countries, prompting ongoing deworming programs that rely on anthelmintics.
- A study analyzed 381 Colombian patients who received these medications, finding that over two-thirds of patients had no documented diagnosis or clinical symptoms indicating the need for treatment.
- Albendazole was the most commonly prescribed drug, and a correlation was discovered between the use of anthelmintics without proper indication and the prescription of nutritional supplements or vitamins.
