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RoundwormBy: Alaban, Mark Jude D.
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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.
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Ascariasis
A disease of humans caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides.
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Causes
Contaminated Soil
Contaminated Food and Water
Insects
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Prevention
Good Hygiene Exercise
Clean Environment
Cook Properly
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Prevention
Washing of Fruits and Vegetables
Hand Washing
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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
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Signs and Symptoms
Peritonitis
Splenomegaly
Hepatomegaly
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Signs and Symptoms
Anorexia
Malnutrition
A mild fever and flu-like symptoms
Complaint of sensation of a worms moving
Discomfort
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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