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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