RoundwormBy: Alaban, Mark Jude D.

Roundworm

A parasitic nematode that lives in the small intestine of its host, which may be a mammal such as a dog, cat, or human.

Roundworm infection is among the most important tropical diseases in humans.

Ascariasis

A disease of humans caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides.

Causes

Contaminated Soil

Contaminated Food and Water

Insects

Prevention

Good Hygiene Exercise

Clean Environment

Cook Properly

Prevention

Washing of Fruits and Vegetables

Hand Washing

Diagnosis Fecal Flotation

A small amount of the stool is mixed into a special solution. causing the roundworm eggs to float to the top and adhere to a glass slide that has been placed on the top of the solution.

Diagnosis is often made by visible recognition of the worm moving through the tissue

Signs and Symptoms

Peritonitis

Splenomegaly

Hepatomegaly

Signs and Symptoms

Anorexia

Malnutrition

A mild fever and flu-like symptoms

Complaint of sensation of a worms moving

Discomfort

Treatment Surgical/manual

extraction of the worms

Corticosteroids

Pharmaceutical drugs that are used to kill roundworms are called ascaricides and include:o Mebendazoleo Piperazineo Albendazole o Santonin