Diagnosis and treatment of five parasites. Enterobius vermicularis, Giardia lamblia, Trichuris trichiura, Ascaris lumbricoides, Entamoeba histolytica.

General descriptions and monographs of the five parasites most likely to be seen in U. S. patients are presented. The appended monographs are designed to be a starting reference for answering drug information questions regarding these parasites. The drugs covered in the monographs are listed in the order of suggested use.