The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
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J Assoc Physicians India · Mar 2002
ReviewHuman strongyloidiasis in AIDS era: its zoonotic importance.
Human strongyloidiasis is caused by a nematode Strongyloides stercoralis. Many species cause strongyloidiasis in animals. The parasite has predilection to one host only but the host specificity is not strict. ⋯ Recently serological tests have also been developed that can be used for epidemiological purposes. The drug of choice for the treatment of strongyloidiasis remains thiabendazole but due to its unacceptable side effects other medicines like albendazole and ivermectine are being used more frequently. The prevention of the infection is possible by adopting good personal hygiene and safe drinking water supply.
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J Assoc Physicians India · Mar 2002
Clinical TrialA comparative evaluation of the effects of oral lorazepam, alprazolam and diazepam on venous admixture.
To compare the effects of oral diazepam, lorazepam and alprazolam premedication on venous admixture. ⋯ From the present study it can be concluded that 2 mg of oral lorozepam given 90 minutes before surgery to healthy patients have significant effects on venous admixture. However, the effects of alprazolam and diazepam had no significant effect on venous admixture.