A 7-year-old girl is brought to the physician by her mother because of a 4-week history of irritability, diarrhea, and a 2.2-kg (5-lb) weight loss that was preceded by a dry cough. The family returned from a vacation to Indonesia 2 months ago. Her vital signs are within normal limits. Abdominal examination shows mild tenderness with no guarding or rebound and increased bowel sounds. Her leukocyte count is 9,200/mm3 with 20% eosinophils. A photomicrograph of a wet stool mount is shown. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy?
ADiethylcarbamazine
BMetronidazole
CAlbendazole
DPraziquantel
EDoxycycline
A 39-year-old man presents to his primary care physician with a high fever, cough, and malaise. One week ago, he returned from a vacation to Hawaii where he went waterskiing with his family. Three days before presentation, he started experiencing intermittent abdominal pain, which was followed by flu-like symptoms, itchiness in his eyes, and photosensitivity. On presentation, his temperature is 103°F (39.4°C), blood pressure is 114/72 mmHg, pulse is 105/min, and respirations are 18/min. Physical exam reveals conjunctivitis and mild jaundice. Which of the following treatments could be used to treat this patient's condition?
AGanciclovir
BMetronidazole
CDoxycycline
DVancomycin
EAzithromycin
A 40-year-old woman presents to clinic with multiple complaints. She complains of swelling around her eyes (Image A) and generalized weakness. A complete blood count reveals eosinophilia. She recently returned from a trip to Asia where she reports having eaten street food, including pork. If this patient's disease is explained by a parasite that causes inflammation of skeletal muscle, what would be the appropriate treatment?
APraziquantel
BNiridazole
CAlbendazole or mebendazole
DIvermectin
EDiethylcarbamazine
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