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Most common helminth infection in humans worldwide. Causes GI obstruction, granulomas of the biliary tree, liver abscesses, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
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Ascaris Lumbricoiodes
Consume Eggs Intestine-blood-lungs Fecal eggs Eosinophilia |
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This worm causes iron deficiency anemia and is acquired when the larvae penetrate the skin. Each worm consumes .25ml blood/day.
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Necator Americanus (new)
Ancyclostoma Duodenale (old) (Hookworm) Foot-Lung Fecal eggs Eosinophilia |
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The smallest of all intestinal nematodes, high worm burden is possible the result of Autoinfection.
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Strongyloides Stercoralis (Threadworm)
Foot-Lung Fecal Larvae Eosinophilia Autoinfection-the only itestinal nematode capeable of completing its lif cycle within the human host. |
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Infection is acquired by consuming cysts in undercooked contaminated pork. Infection results in flue-like symptoms, diarrhea, myalgias, and periorbiatal edema.
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Trichinella Spiralis
Cyst-intest-mm Fecal worms Esosinophilia Elevated CPK Dx: mm biopsy |
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Rectal Prolapse is a potential complication in children resulting from straining during defecation with infection of this nematode.
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Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm/Bullwhip)
Dx: barrel-shaped eggs with polar plugs Egg-Intestine-Cecum Fecal Eggs-Footballs Normal Eosinophils |
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Causes perianal pruritis, with diagnosis confirmed by the recovery of the ehggs from the anus with scotch tape
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Enterobius Vermicularis (Pinworm)
Most common helminth infection in the US, associated with Day-care institutions. Eggs-intestine-cecum Normal eosinophils |
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Intestinal Nematode Tx:
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Static
Mebendazole Thiabendazole albendazole Cidal Pyrantel Pamoate |
