Roundworm
Roundworms, particularly Ascaris luumbricoides, may cause intestinal obstruction if present in sufficient numbers. As they mature from the larval state to the adult worm, roundworms migrate through the body, causing Ascariasis, an infection characterized by fever, pneumonitis (lung inflammation), cholangitis (inflammation of the bile ducts), and pancreatitis. Roundworms interfere with the absorption of fat and protein in the intestine, causing diarrhea. They are eliminated with the administration of piperazine or other anthelmintics, but occasionally surgery is required for obstruction.
Occurance : ascariasis is a common world wide disease,most frequent in tropical countries including nepal.it is common in person having unhygenic habits.
Incubation period-2 month
Mode of transmission:-
Faecal-oral route
Vector transmission
Lack of food hygiene
Symptoms:-
Malnutrition
Loss of appetite
Allergy
Abdominal obstruction
Constipation
Nausea and vomiting
Weight loss
Suffocation
Diagnosis: by stool test and sometimes they are visible in stool and vomit.
Preventive measures:-
Safe drinking water
Proper disposal of excreta
Washing raw foods before eating
Maintenance of personal hygiene
Keeping clean environment
Regular medicine in interval of 6 month
Washing hand with soap and water after toilet and before food
Treatment: using anti helminthic drugs like piperazine,mebendazole and alcopar.
Roundworms, particularly Ascaris luumbricoides, may cause intestinal obstruction if present in sufficient numbers. As they mature from the larval state to the adult worm, roundworms migrate through the body, causing Ascariasis, an infection characterized by fever, pneumonitis (lung inflammation), cholangitis (inflammation of the bile ducts), and pancreatitis. Roundworms interfere with the absorption of fat and protein in the intestine, causing diarrhea. They are eliminated with the administration of piperazine or other anthelmintics, but occasionally surgery is required for obstruction.
Occurance : ascariasis is a common world wide disease,most frequent in tropical countries including nepal.it is common in person having unhygenic habits.
Incubation period-2 month
Mode of transmission:-
Faecal-oral route
Vector transmission
Lack of food hygiene
Symptoms:-
Malnutrition
Loss of appetite
Allergy
Abdominal obstruction
Constipation
Nausea and vomiting
Weight loss
Suffocation
Diagnosis: by stool test and sometimes they are visible in stool and vomit.
Preventive measures:-
Safe drinking water
Proper disposal of excreta
Washing raw foods before eating
Maintenance of personal hygiene
Keeping clean environment
Regular medicine in interval of 6 month
Washing hand with soap and water after toilet and before food
Treatment: using anti helminthic drugs like piperazine,mebendazole and alcopar.
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