Abstract
We report a case of the Mazzotti reaction in a 13-year-old Liberian refugee after presumptive treatment of schistosomiasis and strongyloidiasis with ivermectin, praziquantel and albendazole. The patient was hospitalized with fever, urticaria, abdominal pain and angioedema. Twelve hours after treatment with intravenous methylprednisolone he had complete resolution of his symptoms.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Albendazole / administration & dosage
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Albendazole / adverse effects*
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Animals
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Anthelmintics / administration & dosage
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Anthelmintics / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Ivermectin / administration & dosage
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Ivermectin / adverse effects*
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Liberia
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Male
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Praziquantel / administration & dosage
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Praziquantel / adverse effects*
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Refugees*
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Schistosomiasis / drug therapy*
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Strongyloidiasis / drug therapy*
Substances
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Anthelmintics
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Praziquantel
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Ivermectin
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Albendazole