A 30-year-old man from the Nile Delta, Egypt, presents with terminal haematuria and suprapubic discomfort. Urine microscopy reveals eggs with a termin...

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A 30-year-old man from the Nile Delta, Egypt, presents with terminal haematuria and suprapubic discomfort. Urine microscopy reveals eggs with a terminal spine. Cystoscopy shows 'sandy patches' on the bladder wall. What is the first-line treatment?

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Praziquantel

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Metronidazole

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Albendazole

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Ivermectin

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Niclosamide

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A 30-year-old man from the Nile Delta, Egypt, presents with terminal haematuria and suprapubic discomfort. Urine microscopy reveals eggs with a terminal spine. Cystoscopy shows 'sandy patches' on the bladder wall. What is the first-line treatment?