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Drug of choice for the treatment of Taenia solium and Taenia saginata infestation is-

A
Metronidazole
B
Albendazole
C
Niclosamide
D
Diloxanide foroate
High-Yield Explanation
Niclosamide is highly effective against Taenia solium & T.saginata. It acts by inhibiting oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria & interfering with anaerobic generation of ATP by the tapeworm . Injured by niclosamide, the tapeworm are paly digested in the intestine. Reference: Harrison20th edition pg 1137

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