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Medicines mebendazoleQuestion & answer

mebendazole · Medicine question

Does it kill threadworm eggs?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. It kills the worms but not their eggs, so handwashing and household hygiene remain important to reduce spread and reinfection.

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