This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Chemotherapy, Subject name: Pharmacology
The drug of choice for schistosomiasis is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Albendazole, B. Metronidazole, C. Praziquantel, D. Triclabendazole
C: Praziquantel
Answer: C: Praziquantel 
Explanation: This novel anthelmintic has wide ranging activity against Schistosomes, other trematodes, cestodes and their larval forms but not nematodes ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY page no. 855