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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Adverse Event Following Deworming | Definition

Acronym

  • AEFD

Public Health

  • Adverse Event Following Deworming (AEFD) is a medical event that happens after ingestion of deworming drugs
    • While the drugs are safe and effective against helminths, adverse reactions which are usually mild and transient may occur within 8 to 12 hours after ingestion which is the half life of Albendazole

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