<prompt> Mebendazole used in all EXCEPTBorrellia recurrentisGiardia lambliaTreponema vincettiGardenella infections  <response>: i.e. Borrellia Recurrentis: 509-KDT 6thIndication of Mebendazole use are Round worm-Ascaris - lumbricoides Hook worm-Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus Whip worm-Trichuris trichura Thread worm-Enterobius vermicularis Trichinella spiralis-Less effective than albondazole Hydatid disease-Less effective than albendazole MebendazoleParasitic infections - Ascariasis, Capillariasis, eosinophilic enterocolitis, enterobiasis, hook worm, trichinellosis, trichostrongliasis, trichoriasis, visceral larva migrans 1272-H17thMetronidazole: IndicationsMetronidazole is the drug of choice for sympathetic intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis as well as infections with Trichomonas vaginalis and Giardia lambia. It is quickly and reliably effective against Gardnerella vaginosis.Anaeobic infections e.g. cerebral abscesses, intra-abdominal abscesses, gynecological infections of the pelvic organs, soft tissue infections, osteomyelitis are well documented indications. Metronidazole also has an advantageous effect on parodontopathy. Anaerobic infections of the lower respiratory tract respond better to penicillin or clindamycin. Metronidazole is sometimes more efficient than sulfasalazine for Crohns disease, however, the tolerance of long-term administration is not established.Applied topically, metronidazole has proven effective against rosacea, acne, and foul-smelling skin lesions tumours, decubitus ulcer.Borrelia recurrentis - causes louse-borne epidemic relapsing fever 1052-H17thTreatment - Doxycycline or another tetracycline erythromycin or chloramphenicol highly effectiveFor children 8 years of age and for pregnant women erythromycin or Penicillin G may be preffered given the potential adverse effects of tetracyclinesTreatment of Giardiasis Gierdia lamblia 1313-H17th Drug of choice - Metronidazole, other Tinidazole, Nitazoxanide alternative Drug of choice for pregnant women - Paromycin 