Treatment for Dientamoeba fragilis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Nadav Baharav · Sheba Medical Center

Michael Itzkovich · Charles University

Eli Schwartz · Tel Aviv University

Dafna Yahav · Tel Aviv University

Abstract

Limited data compiled in this meta-analysis supports the use of paromomycin or clioquinol for treatment of D. fragilis symptomatic infection, in case a decision to treat this pathogen is taken. Future studies correlating clinical efficacy with microbiological eradication are needed.

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Legionella and Acanthamoeba research Amoebic Infections and Treatments Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics

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Published in: Infectious Diseases and Therapy

DOI: 10.1007/s40121-026-01337-0

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Treatment for Dientamoeba fragilis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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