Re: Echinococcal cyst in pregnancy

From: RModugno@aol.com
Tue Feb 28 16:12:37 2006


In a message dated 2/28/2006 3:01:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, GA12L@aol.com writes:

Sorry to butt in here but I'll think you'll find that there is no place for mebendazole or albendazole in pregnancy, as these can be embryotoxic, teratogenic and/or hepatotoxic.

Has she got any pets or been in contact with animals?

I believe that an MRI scan and treatment after birth is preferable.

Gail

Gail, as a practitioner of the "normal' how can you make such a statement?

This is probably what Dr Joe means about the "tone" of your posts.

1) Where do you get your evidence? 2) What experience have you had treating echinococcosis in pregnancy?

As a humble Ob/gyn: Having never seen a case, I would:

1) Ask An infectious disease specialist 2) Do a literature search - starting with google scholar - a good a place to start as any. 3) Await pronouncements from our tropical ob/gyns, el and/or Steve.

Robert Modugno





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