 The drug of choice for the treatment of hookworm disease is mebendazole which
is effective against both species, and in addition, will remove the intestinal
worm Ascaris also, if present.The drug is very efficient, requiring only a
single dose and is inexpensive.However, treatment requires
more than giving the anthelmintic, the patient should also receive dietary
supplements to improve their general level of health, in particular iron
supplementation is very important.