Use of mebendazole (anthelmintic) for recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in a healthy female: A case report

This case raises the question of whether empirical treatment with mebendazole should be considered for recurrent uncomplicated UTIs in sexually active, healthy females - alongside standard antibiotic therapy. Identifying pinworm infection in healthy adult females with rUTIs could provide valuable insights, particularly if an association between the two is confirmed.

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Qatar medical journal
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2025-09-15
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https://doi.org/10.5339/qmj.2025.92
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Urinary Tract Infections Management
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Use of mebendazole (anthelmintic) for recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in a healthy female: A case report

Ibtisam Musameh, Zeinab Abdel Mohsen, Asmaa Mohamed
Qatar medical journal
Urinary Tract Infections Management
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Use of mebendazole (anthelmintic) for recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in a healthy female: A case report

Ibtisam Musameh, Zeinab Abdel Mohsen, Asmaa Mohamed
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Abstract

This case raises the question of whether empirical treatment with mebendazole should be considered for recurrent uncomplicated UTIs in sexually active, healthy females - alongside standard antibiotic therapy. Identifying pinworm infection in healthy adult females with rUTIs could provide valuable insights, particularly if an association between the two is confirmed.

Qatar medical journalVol. 2025(3)
Hamad General Hospital (QA), Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
Urinary Tract Infections Management
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