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.
Authors
- Ibtisam Musameh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9887-5176)
- Zeinab Abdel Mohsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4573-6068)
- Asmaa Mohamed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2310-1133)
Institutions
- Hamad General Hospital (QA)
- Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Qatar medical journal
- Published
- 2025-09-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5339/qmj.2025.92
- Primary Topic
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00