Traditional Ascariasis Treatment
Medications Three types of medications are commonly prescribed to treat ascariasis and kill roundworms. Albendazole, Ivermectin, and Mebendazol all work by killing adult worms. Several doses may be...
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Feces Ascariasis is spread by coming into contact with ascariasis eggs in human feces. In many developing countries, human feces may be used as fertilizer or may be present in soil due to a lack of...
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Lung Conditions After roundworm eggs have been ingested, the eggs will travel through the body and to the lungs, where the eggs will incubate. During this period, patients may experience breathing...
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What is Ascariasis? Ascariasis is the most common type of roundworm infection in humans. Although it is very common worldwide, it is relatively rare in the United States. Roundworm is most commonly...
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More information about ascariasis can be found at the following sources: Centers for disease Control and Prevention: Ascariasis http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/ascariasis/ Healthline: Ascariasis...
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Hygiene Practicing good hygiene is the best defense against ascariasis. Shoes should be worn when walking through soil, especially if it may be contaminated with feces. Frequent hand washing,...
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Medical Diagnosis If a patient suspects ascariasis, it is important to receive a medical diagnosis of the condition and follow the recommendations of a medical professional. However, herbal and dietary...
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