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• #1 Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intestinal-parasites

  Intestinal parasites include worms and one-celled organisms that rely on human hosts (their guts in particular) to hatch, grow and thrive. They spread when an unsuspecting host unknowingly ingests their microscopic eggs. Antiparasitic medicines and antibiotics can clear most infections. […] Intestinal parasites include helminths (parasitic intestinal worms) and one-celled organisms called protozoa. […] Helminths include various roundworms (with round bodies) and flatworms (with flat bodies). […] Intestinal worms include: Pinworms (enterobiasis): These thread-like worms spread when you touch a surface contaminated with pinworm eggs and put your hands to your mouth. […] Ascaris (ascariasis): Through a microscope, these worms look like tiny earthworms. […] Whipworms (trichuriasis): Whipworms get their name from their whip-like shape.

• #2 Parasitic Worms in Humans: Types, Symptoms, and Much More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/worms-in-humans

  Parasites are organisms that live in and feed off a living host. There are a variety of parasitic worms that can take up residence in humans. Among them are flatworms, roundworms, and thorny-headed worms (spiny-headed worms). […] The risk of parasitic worm infection is higher in rural or developing regions. The risk is also greater in places where food and drinking water may be contaminated and sanitation is poor. […] When it comes to parasitic infection, flatworms and roundworms are the likely culprits. These two types of parasitic worms can be found in a variety of habitats. Theyre not always visible to the naked eye. […] The main treatment is prescription antiparasitic medications. This family of drugs can kill parasites and help pass them through your system. […] Most people respond well to treatment and feel better within a few weeks. A full recovery can be expected in most cases.

• #3 What to Do When You Think You Have a Parasitic Disease | Parasites | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/caring/index.html

  Parasitic diseases are diagnosed and treated every day in the United States. […] Its important to find a doctor familiar with diagnosing and treating parasitic infections. […] Parasitic diseases are diagnosed and treated every day in the United States. Some are common and some are very rare, found only in travelers or immigrants from areas where the parasites are common. Diagnosis is sometimes difficult and may require a specialist. […] To find a healthcare provider familiar with diagnosing and treating parasitic infections, consider the following.

• #4 Parasites: Types, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24911-parasites

  Helminths are parasitic worms that usually live in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your GI tract is a series of hollow organs that connect to each other from your mouth to your anus, including your stomach, small intestine and large intestine. Helminths are visible to the naked eye in their adult stage they range from greater than 1 millimeter to greater than 1 meter (a little longer than 39 inches, which is slightly smaller than the width of a doorway). […] Your treatment depends on what type of parasite you have. Your healthcare provider may prescribe: Antiparasitic drugs. Antibiotics. Shampoos. Ointments. […] For treating ectoparasites such as lice, fleas and ticks, your provider may also recommend regularly: Bathing with soap. Washing your clothing, bedding and towels in hot water. Vacuuming carpets, mattresses and furniture and emptying the vacuum bag into the trash outside. […] Some parasites go away on their own, especially if you have a healthy immune system and maintain a balanced diet. However, talk to a healthcare provider if you have signs of a parasitic infection. They can make an official diagnosis and help prevent the spread of the parasite to others.

• #5 Intestinal Worms: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Recovery, and More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/intestinal-worms

  If you have intestinal parasites, you may have digestive symptoms, including abdominal pain and diarrhea. Untreated worms may cause complications. […] Most intestinal worm infections cause mild illness and can be treated with medication. […] In the United States, pinworms are the most common type of intestinal worm infection, especially among children. […] However, intestinal worms can also be contracted while living in a climate where they are more common, such as a tropical climate. […] According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 24% of the worlds population contracts soil-transmitted worms. Infections are most common in tropical and subtropical regions. […] Intestinal worms increase the chance of developing anemia, intestinal blockages, and malnutrition. […] If youre found to have an intestinal worm infection, your doctor will determine which antiparasitic medication therapy is safe to take during pregnancy and will monitor you closely while you are treated.

• #6 Parasitic Worms in Humans: Types, Symptoms, and Much More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/worms-in-humans

  Parasites are organisms that live in and feed off a living host. There are a variety of parasitic worms that can take up residence in humans. Among them are flatworms, roundworms, and thorny-headed worms (spiny-headed worms). […] The risk of parasitic worm infection is higher in rural or developing regions. The risk is also greater in places where food and drinking water may be contaminated and sanitation is poor. […] When it comes to parasitic infection, flatworms and roundworms are the likely culprits. These two types of parasitic worms can be found in a variety of habitats. Theyre not always visible to the naked eye. […] The main treatment is prescription antiparasitic medications. This family of drugs can kill parasites and help pass them through your system. […] Most people respond well to treatment and feel better within a few weeks. A full recovery can be expected in most cases.

• #7 Worms in humans

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  Go back to the GP if your symptoms do not get better in 2 weeks or you keep passing live worms in your poo. […] Worms are mainly spread in small bits of poo from people with a worm infection. Some are caught from food. You can get infected by: touching objects or surfaces with worm eggs on them if someone with worms does not wash their hands; touching soil or swallowing water or food with worm eggs in it mainly a risk in parts of the world without modern toilets or sewage systems; walking barefoot on soil containing worms only a risk in parts of the world without modern toilets or sewage systems; eating raw or undercooked beef, pork or freshwater fish (like salmon or trout) containing baby worms more common in parts of the world with poor food hygiene standards. […] There are some things you can do to help prevent worm infections. Wash your hands before eating or preparing food, and after touching soil or using the toilet; only drink bottled or boiled water in high-risk areas (places without modern toilets or sewage systems); thoroughly wash garden-grown fruit and vegetables; deworm pet dogs and cats regularly; dispose of dog and cat poo in a bin as soon as possible.

• #8 Worms in humans

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  To avoid becoming infected again or infecting others, it’s very important during the weeks after starting treatment to wash your hands: after going to the toilet; before eating or preparing food; often during the day. […] Worms are mainly spread in small bits of poo from people with a worm infection. Some are caught from food. […] You can catch some worms from pets, but this is rare. […] wash your hands before eating or preparing food, and after touching soil or using the toilet; only drink bottled or boiled water in high-risk areas (places without modern toilets or sewage systems); deworm pet dogs and cats often; dispose of dog and cat poo in a bin as soon as possible; wash garden-grown fruit and vegetables well. […] do not let children play in areas where there’s a lot of dog or cat poo; do not eat raw fruit and vegetables in high-risk areas; do not walk barefoot in high-risk areas; do not eat raw or undercooked pork, beef or freshwater fish.

• #9 Pinworm Infection

  https://health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworms are spread when an infected person, most often a child, has scratched his/her bare anal area and the eggs get under his/her fingernails. Pinworms can then be spread in the following ways: By an infected child not washing hands after using the bathroom. If the child then touches playmates or toys, he/she may pass on the eggs. Pinworm eggs can also be transferred to the fingers from clothing or bedding, and then spread around the home. Eggs may be inhaled from the air or deposited onto food and swallowed. Pinworms can survive up to two weeks on clothing, bedding or other objects, if kept at room temperature. […] Finding the female worm or the eggs confirms the diagnosis of pinworms. To find a female worm: At night, the adult worms can sometimes be seen directly around the anal area or in pajamas. The worm (one-quarter to one-half inch long) is clearly visible to the naked eye. Finding a worm confirms the diagnosis. If adult worms are not visible, conduct a tape test in the morning. Apply a piece of transparent tape against the folds of skin around the anus to pick up any eggs or worms. Seal in a plastic bag. Take the tape to a health care provider. The eggs and worms caught on the tape can be identified under a microscope.

• #10 Pinworm Infection

  https://health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworms are spread when an infected person, most often a child, has scratched his/her bare anal area and the eggs get under his/her fingernails. Pinworms can then be spread in the following ways: By an infected child not washing hands after using the bathroom. If the child then touches playmates or toys, he/she may pass on the eggs. Pinworm eggs can also be transferred to the fingers from clothing or bedding, and then spread around the home. Eggs may be inhaled from the air or deposited onto food and swallowed. Pinworms can survive up to two weeks on clothing, bedding or other objects, if kept at room temperature. […] Finding the female worm or the eggs confirms the diagnosis of pinworms. To find a female worm: At night, the adult worms can sometimes be seen directly around the anal area or in pajamas. The worm (one-quarter to one-half inch long) is clearly visible to the naked eye. Finding a worm confirms the diagnosis. If adult worms are not visible, conduct a tape test in the morning. Apply a piece of transparent tape against the folds of skin around the anus to pick up any eggs or worms. Seal in a plastic bag. Take the tape to a health care provider. The eggs and worms caught on the tape can be identified under a microscope.

• #11 Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intestinal-parasites

  Intestinal parasites include worms and one-celled organisms that rely on human hosts (their guts in particular) to hatch, grow and thrive. They spread when an unsuspecting host unknowingly ingests their microscopic eggs. Antiparasitic medicines and antibiotics can clear most infections. […] Intestinal parasites include helminths (parasitic intestinal worms) and one-celled organisms called protozoa. […] Helminths include various roundworms (with round bodies) and flatworms (with flat bodies). […] Intestinal worms include: Pinworms (enterobiasis): These thread-like worms spread when you touch a surface contaminated with pinworm eggs and put your hands to your mouth. […] Ascaris (ascariasis): Through a microscope, these worms look like tiny earthworms. […] Whipworms (trichuriasis): Whipworms get their name from their whip-like shape.

• #12 Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intestinal-parasites

  Hookworms (ancylostomiasis): Hookworms have hook-like heads they use to attach to your intestine walls and feed. […] Strongyloides (strongyloidiasis): These worms also spread through contact with contaminated soil. […] Tapeworms (taeniasis): These segmented worms have bodies resembling ribbons. […] Trichinella (trichinosis): Transmission of Trichinella is similar to that of tapeworms. […] Flukes: You can get a fluke infection from drinking contaminated water or eating infected aquatic plants or fish. […] Like helminths, protozoa spread when you ingest trace amounts of poop that contain the eggs. […] Symptoms of intestinal parasites can include abdominal pain and anal itching. […] Symptoms of intestinal parasites include: Diarrhea. Abdominal pain. Gas and gas pain. Bloating. Nausea and vomiting. Anal itching.

• #13 Pinworm Infection

  https://health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworms are white, parasitic worms that can live in the large intestine of humans. They are about one-half inch long. While the infected person sleeps, female pinworms leave the intestinal tract and lay their eggs on the skin around the anus. The eggs are laid in a sticky, jelly-like substance that, along with the wriggling of the female pinworm, causes severe itching. […] Pinworm is the most common worm infection in the United States. School-age children, followed by preschoolers, have the highest rates of infection. Cases of pinworm infection are seen most often at schools, daycare centers and other institutional settings. […] Pinworm infection may cause: Itching around the anal area, difficulty sleeping and irritability. If it is a severe infection, symptoms may include: nervousness, restlessness, loss of appetite, weight loss, girls may experience vaginal itching and irritation (vaginitis), if pinworms are near the vagina.

• #14 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Enterobius vermicularis, also called pinworm, is one of the most common helminth infections in the world, with most cases occurring in children. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of Enterobius vermicularis infection and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition. […] Treatment consists of the following antihelminthic medications: Albendazole: Given on an empty stomach, a 400-mg, one-time dose followed by a repeat dose in 2 weeks OR Mebendazole: A 100-mg, one-time dose followed by a repeat dose in two weeks OR Pyrantel Pamoate: Available over the counter in the United States; Dose of 11 mg/kg up to a maximum 1 gm given 2 weeks apart. […] Enterobiasis can cause recurrent reinfection, so treating the entire household, whether symptomatic or not is recommended to prevent a recurrence.

• #15 Pinworm Infection

  https://health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworms are white, parasitic worms that can live in the large intestine of humans. They are about one-half inch long. While the infected person sleeps, female pinworms leave the intestinal tract and lay their eggs on the skin around the anus. The eggs are laid in a sticky, jelly-like substance that, along with the wriggling of the female pinworm, causes severe itching. […] Pinworm is the most common worm infection in the United States. School-age children, followed by preschoolers, have the highest rates of infection. Cases of pinworm infection are seen most often at schools, daycare centers and other institutional settings. […] Pinworm infection may cause: Itching around the anal area, difficulty sleeping and irritability. If it is a severe infection, symptoms may include: nervousness, restlessness, loss of appetite, weight loss, girls may experience vaginal itching and irritation (vaginitis), if pinworms are near the vagina.

• #16 Threadworms (pinworms) – symptoms and treatment | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/threadworms-pinworms

  Threadworms are tiny white worms that can live in your intestines. […] They are most common in children, and cause itching around the anal area. […] You can treat threadworm with a single dose of medicine available from the pharmacy. […] To prevent the spread of threadworm, treat the whole family at the same time and encourage good hand hygiene. […] Threadworms are tiny parasites that look like tiny pieces of white thread. […] Threadworms are also sometimes called pinworms, or simply worms. Threadworm infection is sometimes called enterobiasis. […] Worms are very common in Australia, especially in children. Threadworms can be easily treated. […] The main symptom caused by worms is itching in around your anus (bottom). This gets worse at night. […] Scratching can cause redness and sometimes infection around the anus.

• #17 Pinworm Infection

  https://health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworms are white, parasitic worms that can live in the large intestine of humans. They are about one-half inch long. While the infected person sleeps, female pinworms leave the intestinal tract and lay their eggs on the skin around the anus. The eggs are laid in a sticky, jelly-like substance that, along with the wriggling of the female pinworm, causes severe itching. […] Pinworm is the most common worm infection in the United States. School-age children, followed by preschoolers, have the highest rates of infection. Cases of pinworm infection are seen most often at schools, daycare centers and other institutional settings. […] Pinworm infection may cause: Itching around the anal area, difficulty sleeping and irritability. If it is a severe infection, symptoms may include: nervousness, restlessness, loss of appetite, weight loss, girls may experience vaginal itching and irritation (vaginitis), if pinworms are near the vagina.

• #18 Ascariasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ascariasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369593

  Ascariasis (as-kuh-RIE-uh-sis) is a type of roundworm infection. These worms are parasites that use your body as a host to mature from larvae or eggs to adult worms. Adult worms, which reproduce, can be more than a foot (30 centimeters) long. […] Most infected people have mild cases with no symptoms. But heavy infestation can lead to serious symptoms and complications. […] Ascariasis occurs most often in children in tropical and subtropical regions of the world especially in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene. […] Most people infected with ascariasis have no signs or symptoms. Moderate to heavy infestations cause various signs or symptoms, depending on which part of your body is affected. […] If you have a large number of worms in the intestine, you might have: Severe abdominal pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, Weight loss or malnutrition, A worm in your vomit or stool.

• #19 Ascariasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ascariasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369593

  Ascariasis (as-kuh-RIE-uh-sis) is a type of roundworm infection. These worms are parasites that use your body as a host to mature from larvae or eggs to adult worms. Adult worms, which reproduce, can be more than a foot (30 centimeters) long. […] Most infected people have mild cases with no symptoms. But heavy infestation can lead to serious symptoms and complications. […] Ascariasis occurs most often in children in tropical and subtropical regions of the world especially in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene. […] Most people infected with ascariasis have no signs or symptoms. Moderate to heavy infestations cause various signs or symptoms, depending on which part of your body is affected. […] If you have a large number of worms in the intestine, you might have: Severe abdominal pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, Weight loss or malnutrition, A worm in your vomit or stool.

• #20 Ascariasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ascariasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369593

  Ascariasis (as-kuh-RIE-uh-sis) is a type of roundworm infection. These worms are parasites that use your body as a host to mature from larvae or eggs to adult worms. Adult worms, which reproduce, can be more than a foot (30 centimeters) long. […] Most infected people have mild cases with no symptoms. But heavy infestation can lead to serious symptoms and complications. […] Ascariasis occurs most often in children in tropical and subtropical regions of the world especially in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene. […] Most people infected with ascariasis have no signs or symptoms. Moderate to heavy infestations cause various signs or symptoms, depending on which part of your body is affected. […] If you have a large number of worms in the intestine, you might have: Severe abdominal pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, Weight loss or malnutrition, A worm in your vomit or stool.

• #21 Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intestinal-parasites

  Intestinal parasites include worms and one-celled organisms that rely on human hosts (their guts in particular) to hatch, grow and thrive. They spread when an unsuspecting host unknowingly ingests their microscopic eggs. Antiparasitic medicines and antibiotics can clear most infections. […] Intestinal parasites include helminths (parasitic intestinal worms) and one-celled organisms called protozoa. […] Helminths include various roundworms (with round bodies) and flatworms (with flat bodies). […] Intestinal worms include: Pinworms (enterobiasis): These thread-like worms spread when you touch a surface contaminated with pinworm eggs and put your hands to your mouth. […] Ascaris (ascariasis): Through a microscope, these worms look like tiny earthworms. […] Whipworms (trichuriasis): Whipworms get their name from their whip-like shape.

• #22 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Pinworms, the most common type of worms in the U.S., are more common in places where people live or spend time closely together, such as child care settings and residential care homes. […] Most people with tapeworm have no symptoms, or only mild symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may include: pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, upset stomach, passing fragments of tapeworm in the stool. […] According to the World Health Organization (WHO), though, only T. solium tapeworms cause significant health problems. Without treatment, T. solium larvae can cause cysts in the skin, eyes, muscles, and nervous system. In the brain, they can lead to: a severe headache, vision loss, seizures, death. […] Most people with hookworm have no symptoms. Some individuals may have gastrointestinal symptoms, especially with a first-time infection. More serious complications include protein loss and anemia due to blood loss.

• #23 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Pinworms, the most common type of worms in the U.S., are more common in places where people live or spend time closely together, such as child care settings and residential care homes. […] Most people with tapeworm have no symptoms, or only mild symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may include: pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, upset stomach, passing fragments of tapeworm in the stool. […] According to the World Health Organization (WHO), though, only T. solium tapeworms cause significant health problems. Without treatment, T. solium larvae can cause cysts in the skin, eyes, muscles, and nervous system. In the brain, they can lead to: a severe headache, vision loss, seizures, death. […] Most people with hookworm have no symptoms. Some individuals may have gastrointestinal symptoms, especially with a first-time infection. More serious complications include protein loss and anemia due to blood loss.

• #24 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Pinworms, the most common type of worms in the U.S., are more common in places where people live or spend time closely together, such as child care settings and residential care homes. […] Most people with tapeworm have no symptoms, or only mild symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may include: pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, upset stomach, passing fragments of tapeworm in the stool. […] According to the World Health Organization (WHO), though, only T. solium tapeworms cause significant health problems. Without treatment, T. solium larvae can cause cysts in the skin, eyes, muscles, and nervous system. In the brain, they can lead to: a severe headache, vision loss, seizures, death. […] Most people with hookworm have no symptoms. Some individuals may have gastrointestinal symptoms, especially with a first-time infection. More serious complications include protein loss and anemia due to blood loss.

• #25 Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intestinal-parasites

  Hookworms (ancylostomiasis): Hookworms have hook-like heads they use to attach to your intestine walls and feed. […] Strongyloides (strongyloidiasis): These worms also spread through contact with contaminated soil. […] Tapeworms (taeniasis): These segmented worms have bodies resembling ribbons. […] Trichinella (trichinosis): Transmission of Trichinella is similar to that of tapeworms. […] Flukes: You can get a fluke infection from drinking contaminated water or eating infected aquatic plants or fish. […] Like helminths, protozoa spread when you ingest trace amounts of poop that contain the eggs. […] Symptoms of intestinal parasites can include abdominal pain and anal itching. […] Symptoms of intestinal parasites include: Diarrhea. Abdominal pain. Gas and gas pain. Bloating. Nausea and vomiting. Anal itching.

• #26 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Intestinal worms are organisms that feed off the human body. Tapeworm, hookworm, pinworm, and other types of worms affect the body in different ways. A person may notice worms in stool. […] Intestinal worms can cause many symptoms, and some of these resemble the symptoms of other gut conditions. A prompt, accurate diagnosis can prevent complications. Most cases respond well to treatment, which usually involves medication. […] The symptoms of intestinal worms can vary between individuals and depend on the type of worm present. Potential symptoms include: loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, unintentional weight loss, an upset stomach. […] Some types of worm, including some tapeworms, can affect the central nervous system, with potentially severe consequences. […] Factors that increase the risk of worm infections include: eating raw meat or fish, poor hygiene, having inadequate access to sanitation or clean water, living in a hot or tropical climate, having a low income.

• #27 Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intestinal-parasites

  Hookworms (ancylostomiasis): Hookworms have hook-like heads they use to attach to your intestine walls and feed. […] Strongyloides (strongyloidiasis): These worms also spread through contact with contaminated soil. […] Tapeworms (taeniasis): These segmented worms have bodies resembling ribbons. […] Trichinella (trichinosis): Transmission of Trichinella is similar to that of tapeworms. […] Flukes: You can get a fluke infection from drinking contaminated water or eating infected aquatic plants or fish. […] Like helminths, protozoa spread when you ingest trace amounts of poop that contain the eggs. […] Symptoms of intestinal parasites can include abdominal pain and anal itching. […] Symptoms of intestinal parasites include: Diarrhea. Abdominal pain. Gas and gas pain. Bloating. Nausea and vomiting. Anal itching.

• #28 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Intestinal worms are organisms that feed off the human body. Tapeworm, hookworm, pinworm, and other types of worms affect the body in different ways. A person may notice worms in stool. […] Intestinal worms can cause many symptoms, and some of these resemble the symptoms of other gut conditions. A prompt, accurate diagnosis can prevent complications. Most cases respond well to treatment, which usually involves medication. […] The symptoms of intestinal worms can vary between individuals and depend on the type of worm present. Potential symptoms include: loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, unintentional weight loss, an upset stomach. […] Some types of worm, including some tapeworms, can affect the central nervous system, with potentially severe consequences. […] Factors that increase the risk of worm infections include: eating raw meat or fish, poor hygiene, having inadequate access to sanitation or clean water, living in a hot or tropical climate, having a low income.

• #29 Ascariasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ascariasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369593

  Talk to your doctor if you have persistent abdominal pain, diarrhea or nausea. […] Ascariasis isn’t spread directly from person to person. Instead, a person has to come into contact with soil mixed with human or pig feces that contain ascariasis eggs or infected water. […] In heavy ascariasis infestation, a mass of worms can block a portion of your intestine. This can cause severe abdominal cramping and vomiting. […] The best defense against ascariasis is good hygiene and common sense. Follow these tips to avoid infection: Practice good hygiene. Before handling food, always wash your hands with soap and water. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly.

• #30 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Intestinal worms are organisms that feed off the human body. Tapeworm, hookworm, pinworm, and other types of worms affect the body in different ways. A person may notice worms in stool. […] Intestinal worms can cause many symptoms, and some of these resemble the symptoms of other gut conditions. A prompt, accurate diagnosis can prevent complications. Most cases respond well to treatment, which usually involves medication. […] The symptoms of intestinal worms can vary between individuals and depend on the type of worm present. Potential symptoms include: loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, unintentional weight loss, an upset stomach. […] Some types of worm, including some tapeworms, can affect the central nervous system, with potentially severe consequences. […] Factors that increase the risk of worm infections include: eating raw meat or fish, poor hygiene, having inadequate access to sanitation or clean water, living in a hot or tropical climate, having a low income.

• #31 Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intestinal-parasites

  Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and perform a physical exam. Theyll perform stool tests to look for parasite eggs in your poop. […] Some infections clear on their own, but most people need prescription antiparasitic drugs to get rid of intestinal parasites. […] Common parasitic drugs include: Pyrantel pamoate for pinworms. Mebendazole or albendazole for soil-transmitted intestinal worms. Metronidazole, tinidazole or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for protozoa infections. […] Access to clean water and waste facilities is the best solution for preventing most intestinal parasite infections. […] While youre waiting for the infection to clear: Stay hydrated: Drink clean water, sports drinks or broth to prevent dehydration. Get adequate nutrition: Eat uncontaminated foods, so youre getting enough daily nutrition. […] See your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of an intestinal parasite, especially if you live in or traveled to a high-risk region or suspect you ate undercooked food.

• #32 Ascariasis – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ascariasis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369597

  To diagnose ascariasis, your doctor may review your symptoms and order tests. […] In heavy infestations, it’s possible to find worms after you cough or vomit. The worms can come out of other body openings, such as your mouth or nostrils. If this happens to you, take the worm to your doctor so that he or she can identify it and prescribe the proper treatment. […] Typically, only infections that cause symptoms need to be treated. In some cases, ascariasis will resolve on its own. […] Anti-parasite medications are the first line of treatment against ascariasis. The most common are: Albendazole (Albenza), Ivermectin (Stromectol), Mebendazole. […] These medications, taken for one to three days, kill the adult worms. Side effects include mild abdominal pain or diarrhea. […] In cases of heavy infestation, surgery may be necessary to remove worms and repair damage they’ve caused. Intestinal blockage or holes, bile duct blockage, and appendicitis are complications that may require surgery. […] Your family doctor might refer you to a doctor trained in digestive disorders (gastroenterologist). You may need to see a surgeon if the worms have blocked the intestines.

• #33 Intestinal Worms: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Recovery, and More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/intestinal-worms

  Most types of worms that infect humans only cause mild symptoms, but its still important to contact a doctor if you suspect a worm infection so you can get treated early. Medication is often effective at getting rid of worms. […] If you have any of the above signs, especially if you have recently traveled out of the country, you should make an appointment with a doctor. […] Your treatment plan will be determined based on the type of intestinal worm you have and your symptoms. […] If you think you have an intestinal worm, its first and foremost important to know which kind. Usually, the only way to tell is to see your doctor. They can then make sure you get the right treatment. […] To prevent intestinal worms, regularly wash your hands with soap and hot water before and after using the toilet and before preparing or eating food. […] If you think you might have worms in your belly, its important to see a doctor immediately so they can figure out whats going on and treat you with the right medication.

• #34 Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intestinal-parasites

  Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and perform a physical exam. Theyll perform stool tests to look for parasite eggs in your poop. […] Some infections clear on their own, but most people need prescription antiparasitic drugs to get rid of intestinal parasites. […] Common parasitic drugs include: Pyrantel pamoate for pinworms. Mebendazole or albendazole for soil-transmitted intestinal worms. Metronidazole, tinidazole or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for protozoa infections. […] Access to clean water and waste facilities is the best solution for preventing most intestinal parasite infections. […] While youre waiting for the infection to clear: Stay hydrated: Drink clean water, sports drinks or broth to prevent dehydration. Get adequate nutrition: Eat uncontaminated foods, so youre getting enough daily nutrition. […] See your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of an intestinal parasite, especially if you live in or traveled to a high-risk region or suspect you ate undercooked food.

• #35 Parasitic Worms in Humans: Types, Symptoms, and Much More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/worms-in-humans

  Parasites are organisms that live in and feed off a living host. There are a variety of parasitic worms that can take up residence in humans. Among them are flatworms, roundworms, and thorny-headed worms (spiny-headed worms). […] The risk of parasitic worm infection is higher in rural or developing regions. The risk is also greater in places where food and drinking water may be contaminated and sanitation is poor. […] When it comes to parasitic infection, flatworms and roundworms are the likely culprits. These two types of parasitic worms can be found in a variety of habitats. Theyre not always visible to the naked eye. […] The main treatment is prescription antiparasitic medications. This family of drugs can kill parasites and help pass them through your system. […] Most people respond well to treatment and feel better within a few weeks. A full recovery can be expected in most cases.

• #36 Intestinal Parasites & Worms: Symptoms, Types, Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/intestinal-parasites

  Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and perform a physical exam. Theyll perform stool tests to look for parasite eggs in your poop. […] Some infections clear on their own, but most people need prescription antiparasitic drugs to get rid of intestinal parasites. […] Common parasitic drugs include: Pyrantel pamoate for pinworms. Mebendazole or albendazole for soil-transmitted intestinal worms. Metronidazole, tinidazole or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for protozoa infections. […] Access to clean water and waste facilities is the best solution for preventing most intestinal parasite infections. […] While youre waiting for the infection to clear: Stay hydrated: Drink clean water, sports drinks or broth to prevent dehydration. Get adequate nutrition: Eat uncontaminated foods, so youre getting enough daily nutrition. […] See your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of an intestinal parasite, especially if you live in or traveled to a high-risk region or suspect you ate undercooked food.

• #37 Ascariasis Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Treatment Algorithm, Medical Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/212510-treatment

  All intestinal Ascaris infections should be treated to prevent complications. […] Effective treatment options include albendazole (400 mg orally once), mebendazole (100 mg orally twice a day for 3 days or 500 mg orally once), or ivermectin (150 to 200 mcg/kg orally once). […] For mild Ascaris infections, nitazoxanide is effective, but it is less effective for severe cases. […] Obstructive complications may require surgical or endoscopic removal of adult worms, although anthelmintic drugs can also be effective. […] When the lungs are affected, treatment focuses on symptomatic relief, including bronchodilators and corticosteroids, as anthelmintic drugs are typically not used. […] Public health strategies for managing ascariasis should be coordinated at both individual and community levels.

• #38 Ascariasis Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Treatment Algorithm, Medical Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/212510-treatment

  Deworming individuals can help prevent surgical and nutritional complications and provide an opportunity to educate and treat family members and neighbors. […] Diagnosis is confirmed through stool microscopy for ova or parasites, and radiographic imaging may be necessary to investigate suspected intestinal obstruction. […] Medical therapy is usually not indicated during active pulmonary infection, because dying larvae are considered a higher risk for significant pneumonitis. […] Initial treatment for uncomplicated disease is anthelminthic therapy. […] Albendazole 400 mg one dose orally is the drug of choice for ascariasis in stable patients older than 12 months with uncomplicated infection. […] Mebendazole is not recommended during pregnancy; pyrantel pamoate is the drug of choice in these cases.

• #39 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Enterobius vermicularis, also called pinworm, is one of the most common helminth infections in the world, with most cases occurring in children. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of Enterobius vermicularis infection and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition. […] Treatment consists of the following antihelminthic medications: Albendazole: Given on an empty stomach, a 400-mg, one-time dose followed by a repeat dose in 2 weeks OR Mebendazole: A 100-mg, one-time dose followed by a repeat dose in two weeks OR Pyrantel Pamoate: Available over the counter in the United States; Dose of 11 mg/kg up to a maximum 1 gm given 2 weeks apart. […] Enterobiasis can cause recurrent reinfection, so treating the entire household, whether symptomatic or not is recommended to prevent a recurrence.

• #40 About Pinworm Infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/about/index.html

  Pinworm infection is caused by small, thin, white parasitic roundworms. […] Anyone can get pinworm infection, but it primarily affects children, people in long-term care facilities, and household members and caretakers of persons with pinworm infections. […] Medication, handwashing, and good hygiene are the best ways to stop the spread of pinworm. […] Pinworm infection is preventable and treatable. […] Pinworm infections often occur in more than one person in a household. […] Repeated infections are common. Treat everyone people infected with pinworms, their caretakers, and members of their household with the same two-dose treatment. […] There are medications, both over the counter and prescription, that can treat pinworm infection. […] Treatment involves two doses of medication with the second dose given two weeks after the first dose.

• #41 Ascariasis Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Treatment Algorithm, Medical Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/212510-treatment

  All intestinal Ascaris infections should be treated to prevent complications. […] Effective treatment options include albendazole (400 mg orally once), mebendazole (100 mg orally twice a day for 3 days or 500 mg orally once), or ivermectin (150 to 200 mcg/kg orally once). […] For mild Ascaris infections, nitazoxanide is effective, but it is less effective for severe cases. […] Obstructive complications may require surgical or endoscopic removal of adult worms, although anthelmintic drugs can also be effective. […] When the lungs are affected, treatment focuses on symptomatic relief, including bronchodilators and corticosteroids, as anthelmintic drugs are typically not used. […] Public health strategies for managing ascariasis should be coordinated at both individual and community levels.

• #42 Ascariasis Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Treatment Algorithm, Medical Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/212510-treatment

  Paralyzing vermifuges (eg, pyrantel pamoate, ivermectin) should be avoided in patients with complete or partial intestinal obstruction, because the paralyzed worms may necessitate or further complicate surgery. […] Patients with biliary ascariasis usually respond with conservative management. […] Recommended criteria for surgical exploration include the following: Passage of blood per rectum, Multiple air fluid levels on abdominal radiographs, An ill child with abdominal distension and rebound tenderness, Unsatisfactory response to conservative therapy. […] Patients with ascariasis who have partial or complete obstruction should be treated at facilities with surgical support.

• #43 Worms in humans

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  Some types of worms can infect people. Some can be caught in Ireland and others are only caught abroad. Most worm infections are not serious and can be easily treated with medicine. […] A pharmacist can help if you have: small, white worms in your poo that look like pieces of thread; extreme itching around your anus, particularly at night. These are probably threadworms. They’re common in Ireland and can be treated with medicine from a pharmacy. […] These could be symptoms of something like roundworm, hookworm or tapeworm. These infections are usually caught while travelling. They can take a long time to cause symptoms. Tell your GP if you have been abroad in the last 2 years. […] It does not matter which type of worm you have. All worm infections are treated in a similar way. You might be asked to provide a sample of poo so it can be tested for worm eggs. If you have worms, your GP will prescribe medicine to kill them. You take this for 1 to 3 days. The people you live with may also need to be treated.

• #44 Worms in humans

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  Some types of worms can infect people. Some can be caught in the UK and others are only caught abroad. Most worm infections are not serious and can be easily treated with medicine. […] A pharmacist can help if you have: small, white worms in your poo that look like pieces of thread; extreme itching around your anus, particularly at night. This is probably threadworms. They’re common in the UK and can be treated with medicine from a pharmacy. […] These could be symptoms of something like roundworm, hookworm or tapeworm. These infections are usually caught while travelling. […] It does not matter which type of worm you have all worm infections are treated in a similar way. You might be asked to provide a sample of poo so it can be tested for worm eggs. If you have worms, a GP will prescribe medicine to kill them. You take this for 1 to 3 days. The people you live with may also need to be treated.

• #45 Threadworms: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/skin-conditions/itchy-bottom-pruritus-ani/threadworms

  Threadworms infect the gut and lay eggs around the anus which causes itchiness. Threadworms are common but do not cause severe problems. Treatment usually includes medication plus hygiene measures. […] All household members should be treated at the same time, including those without symptoms. […] The common treatments are: To take a threadworm medicine to kill the worms in the gut; and Hygiene measures to clear eggs which may be around the back passage (anus) or in the home. […] All household members, including adults and those without symptoms, should be treated. This is because many people with threadworm infection do not have any symptoms. However, they will still pass out eggs which can then infect other people. […] It is often not the home which is the main source of threadworm eggs. Children may come into contact with eggs in schools or nurseries, particularly in the toilets if they are not cleaned properly. This is why a child may have recurring threadworms, even if the home and personal hygiene are of a very high standard.

• #46 Nursing Care Plan For Worm Infection And Infestation – Made For Medical

  https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-worm-infection-and-infestation/

  Worm infections, also known as helminthiasis, encompass a diverse group of parasitic infestations caused by various types of worms, including nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes. […] The nursing care plan for worm infection and infestation is centered around a holistic approach to patient care, encompassing assessment, diagnosis, intervention, education, and prevention. Nurses play a crucial role in identifying, treating, and preventing these infections, as well as offering support and education to affected individuals and their communities. […] This care plan aims to address the unique needs of patients with worm infestations, taking into account the physical, emotional, and educational aspects of care. […] Throughout this care plan, we will outline nursing assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and educational strategies specific to various types of worm infections, with the ultimate goal of improving the health and quality of life of those affected by these parasitic infestations.

• #47 Nursing Care Plan For Worm Infestation – Made For Medical

  https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-worm-infestation/

  A nursing care plan for worm infestation, or helminthiasis, is a structured approach to providing comprehensive care to individuals affected by parasitic worm infections. […] This care plan is designed to guide healthcare professionals in addressing the unique challenges associated with worm infestations. […] The nursing care plan focuses on assessment, prevention, treatment, and patient education to manage worm infestations effectively. […] It emphasizes the importance of thorough assessment to identify the type of worm infestation, the extent of the infection, and the impact on the patients health. […] Through this care plan, nurses aim to promote patient comfort, alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and educate patients and communities on preventive measures. […] Ultimately, the nursing care plan for worm infestation aligns with the principles of patient-centered care, health promotion, and community health.

• #48 Roundworms (Ascariasis) Nursing Management & Care Plans – RNpedia

  https://www.rnpedia.com/nursing-notes/communicable-diseases-notes/roundworms-ascariasis-nursing-management-care-plans/

  Ascariasis predominates in areas of poor sanitation and is associated with malnutrition, iron-deficiency anemia, and impairments of growth and cognition. […] Roundworms are parasites; they use the human body to stay alive, feed and reproduce. […] Ascariasis is the name of an infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides; when a worm lives inside the human body, the condition is called a parasitic infection. […] While the vast majority of these cases are asymptomatic, infected persons may present with pulmonary or potentially severe gastrointestinal complaints. […] Nursing care of a child with roundworms may include the following: […] Assessment of the child include: […] Soil-transmitted worm infections, including roundworm, are among the most common infections worldwide; they affect poor and deprived communities, where there is overcrowding and poor sanitation; most recorded cases of roundworm are contracted abroad, either by travelers or migrants who come from parts of the world where roundworm is present.

• #49 Roundworms (Ascariasis) – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/roundworms-ascariasis/

  Roundworms (Ascariasis) are a common and treatable parasitic infection that occurs when individuals ingest roundworm eggs from contaminated food, water, or soil, leading to the development of adult worms in the small intestine. Ascariasis can cause a range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and malnutrition, particularly in children. […] Nursing care of a child with roundworms may include the following: […] Assessment of the child include: […] Soil-transmitted worm infections, including roundworm, are among the most common infections worldwide; they affect poor and deprived communities, where there is overcrowding and poor sanitation; most recorded cases of roundworm are contracted abroad, either by travelers or migrants who come from parts of the world where roundworm is present.

• #50 Roundworms (Ascariasis) Nursing Management & Care Plans – RNpedia

  https://www.rnpedia.com/nursing-notes/communicable-diseases-notes/roundworms-ascariasis-nursing-management-care-plans/

  General symptoms include fever, jaundice, cachexia, pallor, and urticaria; pulmonary symptoms include wheezing, rales, and diminished breath sounds; GI symptoms include abdominal tenderness, distention, nausea, and vomiting. […] Based on the assessment data, the major nursing diagnoses are: […] Fluid volume deficit related to fluid loss secondary to diarrhea. […] Impaired sense of comfort: pain related to smooth muscle spasm secondary to migration of parasites in the stomach. […] Imbalanced Nutrition: less than body requirements related to anorexia and vomiting. […] Hyperthermia related to decrease in circulation secondary to dehydration. […] The major nursing care planning goals for patients with roundworm are: […] Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. […] Pain will be lost or diminished.

• #51 Roundworms (Ascariasis) Nursing Management & Care Plans – RNpedia

  https://www.rnpedia.com/nursing-notes/communicable-diseases-notes/roundworms-ascariasis-nursing-management-care-plans/

  Improve nutritional requirements. […] Maintain normothermia indicated by the absence of signs and symptoms of hyperthermia, such as tachycardia, skin redness, temperature and blood pressure normal. […] Nursing interventions for a child with roundworm include the following: […] Improve fluid and electrolyte balance. […] Reduce pain and discomfort. […] Improve nutrition. […] Maintain normothermia. […] Goals are met as evidenced by: […] Maintained fluid and electrolyte balance. […] Pain was lost or diminished. […] Improved nutritional requirements. […] Maintained normothermia as indicated by the absence of signs and symptoms of hyperthermia, such as tachycardia, skin redness, temperature and blood pressure normal. […] Documentation in a child with roundworms include the following:

• #52 Roundworms (Ascariasis) Nursing Management & Care Plans – RNpedia

  https://www.rnpedia.com/nursing-notes/communicable-diseases-notes/roundworms-ascariasis-nursing-management-care-plans/

  Improve nutritional requirements. […] Maintain normothermia indicated by the absence of signs and symptoms of hyperthermia, such as tachycardia, skin redness, temperature and blood pressure normal. […] Nursing interventions for a child with roundworm include the following: […] Improve fluid and electrolyte balance. […] Reduce pain and discomfort. […] Improve nutrition. […] Maintain normothermia. […] Goals are met as evidenced by: […] Maintained fluid and electrolyte balance. […] Pain was lost or diminished. […] Improved nutritional requirements. […] Maintained normothermia as indicated by the absence of signs and symptoms of hyperthermia, such as tachycardia, skin redness, temperature and blood pressure normal. […] Documentation in a child with roundworms include the following:

• #53 Enterobiasis – Nursing Care Planning and Management – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/enterobiasis/

  Enterobiasis (also called pinworm, seatworm, or threadworm infection) is a prevalent and highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the nematode Enterobius vermicularis. This nursing note provides an overview of enterobiasis, exploring its transmission, clinical features, diagnostic approaches, medical and nursing management, and the importance of practicing good hygiene and preventive measures to control and prevent its spread in communities and households. […] Nursing care for a child with enterobiasis include the following: […] The major goals for a child with Enterobiasis are: Reduce discomfort from perianal itching. Diminish pain to a tolerable level. Regain adequate nutrition. Reduce or eliminate increase in temperature. […] The nursing interventions for a child with Enterobiasis are: Administer medications as ordered. Drug therapy with pyrantel, mebendazole, or albendazole to destroy the causative parasites. Effective eradication requires treatment of the patients family or members of the household. […] Goals are met as evidenced by: Reduced discomfort from perianal itching. Diminished pain to a tolerable level. Regained adequate nutrition. Diminished increase in temperature.

• #54 Enterobiasis – Nursing Care Planning and Management – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/enterobiasis/

  Enterobiasis (also called pinworm, seatworm, or threadworm infection) is a prevalent and highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the nematode Enterobius vermicularis. This nursing note provides an overview of enterobiasis, exploring its transmission, clinical features, diagnostic approaches, medical and nursing management, and the importance of practicing good hygiene and preventive measures to control and prevent its spread in communities and households. […] Nursing care for a child with enterobiasis include the following: […] The major goals for a child with Enterobiasis are: Reduce discomfort from perianal itching. Diminish pain to a tolerable level. Regain adequate nutrition. Reduce or eliminate increase in temperature. […] The nursing interventions for a child with Enterobiasis are: Administer medications as ordered. Drug therapy with pyrantel, mebendazole, or albendazole to destroy the causative parasites. Effective eradication requires treatment of the patients family or members of the household. […] Goals are met as evidenced by: Reduced discomfort from perianal itching. Diminished pain to a tolerable level. Regained adequate nutrition. Diminished increase in temperature.

• #55 Nursing Care Plan For Worm Infection And Infestation – Made For Medical

  https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-worm-infection-and-infestation/

  By providing comprehensive care and education, nurses contribute significantly to the prevention and management of worm infections on both an individual and community level. […] Documentation of this comprehensive nursing assessment will guide the development of an individualized care plan tailored to the patients specific needs and the type of worm infestation diagnosed. […] These nursing diagnoses address the physical, psychological, and educational aspects of care for patients with worm infestations. […] These nursing interventions aim to address the physical, psychological, and educational aspects of care for patients with worm infestations. […] In conclusion, the nursing care plan for worm infection and infestation underscores the critical role of nurses in providing comprehensive care, support, education, and prevention strategies for individuals affected by these parasitic infestations.

• #56 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Patients should be educated on the need to maintain hygiene and wash their hands regularly to prevent the spread of infection and reinfection. […] Enterobius vermicularis infection is usually treated by the primary care nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or primary care physician. Pharmacists have a role in explaining to the patients the side effects of these medications used to treat pinworms as one of the drugs, pyrantel pamoate is available over the counter in the United States. School nurses should also be aware of the manifestations of pinworm infection to prevent their spread in the schools and daycares. […] A coordinated team approach to care and followup will provide the best results.

• #57 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Patients should be educated on the need to maintain hygiene and wash their hands regularly to prevent the spread of infection and reinfection. […] Enterobius vermicularis infection is usually treated by the primary care nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or primary care physician. Pharmacists have a role in explaining to the patients the side effects of these medications used to treat pinworms as one of the drugs, pyrantel pamoate is available over the counter in the United States. School nurses should also be aware of the manifestations of pinworm infection to prevent their spread in the schools and daycares. […] A coordinated team approach to care and followup will provide the best results.

• #58 Worms in humans

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  Go back to the GP if your symptoms do not get better in 2 weeks or you keep passing live worms in your poo. […] Worms are mainly spread in small bits of poo from people with a worm infection. Some are caught from food. You can get infected by: touching objects or surfaces with worm eggs on them if someone with worms does not wash their hands; touching soil or swallowing water or food with worm eggs in it mainly a risk in parts of the world without modern toilets or sewage systems; walking barefoot on soil containing worms only a risk in parts of the world without modern toilets or sewage systems; eating raw or undercooked beef, pork or freshwater fish (like salmon or trout) containing baby worms more common in parts of the world with poor food hygiene standards. […] There are some things you can do to help prevent worm infections. Wash your hands before eating or preparing food, and after touching soil or using the toilet; only drink bottled or boiled water in high-risk areas (places without modern toilets or sewage systems); thoroughly wash garden-grown fruit and vegetables; deworm pet dogs and cats regularly; dispose of dog and cat poo in a bin as soon as possible.

• #59 Worms in humans

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  To avoid becoming infected again or infecting others, it’s very important during the weeks after starting treatment to wash your hands: after going to the toilet; before eating or preparing food; often during the day. […] Worms are mainly spread in small bits of poo from people with a worm infection. Some are caught from food. […] You can catch some worms from pets, but this is rare. […] wash your hands before eating or preparing food, and after touching soil or using the toilet; only drink bottled or boiled water in high-risk areas (places without modern toilets or sewage systems); deworm pet dogs and cats often; dispose of dog and cat poo in a bin as soon as possible; wash garden-grown fruit and vegetables well. […] do not let children play in areas where there’s a lot of dog or cat poo; do not eat raw fruit and vegetables in high-risk areas; do not walk barefoot in high-risk areas; do not eat raw or undercooked pork, beef or freshwater fish.

• #60 Worms in humans

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  To avoid becoming infected again or infecting others, it’s very important during the weeks after starting treatment to wash your hands: after going to the toilet; before eating or preparing food; often during the day. […] Worms are mainly spread in small bits of poo from people with a worm infection. Some are caught from food. […] You can catch some worms from pets, but this is rare. […] wash your hands before eating or preparing food, and after touching soil or using the toilet; only drink bottled or boiled water in high-risk areas (places without modern toilets or sewage systems); deworm pet dogs and cats often; dispose of dog and cat poo in a bin as soon as possible; wash garden-grown fruit and vegetables well. […] do not let children play in areas where there’s a lot of dog or cat poo; do not eat raw fruit and vegetables in high-risk areas; do not walk barefoot in high-risk areas; do not eat raw or undercooked pork, beef or freshwater fish.

• #61

  https://111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/w/article/wormsinhumans

  These are some things you can do to help prevent worm infections. Do: wash your hands before eating or preparing food, and after touching soil or using the toilet; only drink bottled or boiled water in high-risk areas (places without modern toilets or sewage systems); deworm pet dogs and cats regularly; dispose of dog and cat poo in a bin as soon as possible; thoroughly wash garden-grown fruit and vegetables. […] Don’t: do not let children play in areas where there’s a lot of dog or cat poo; do not eat raw fruit and vegetables in high-risk areas; do not walk barefoot in high-risk areas; do not eat raw or undercooked pork, beef or freshwater fish.

• #62 Worms in kids & teens | Raising Children Network

  https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms

  Worms spread easily, and its common for infections to come back. But there are several things you can do to stop this happening and prevent the spread of worms: Thoroughly wash hands after going to the toilet and before handling food; Cut fingernails regularly; Encourage your child not to scratch around their bottom or suck thumbs or fingers; Treat everyone in the family with antiparasitic tablets when someone in the family has worms; If you or your child has worms, regularly wash clothes and bed linen in hot soapy water every day for several days after treatment; Clean toilet seats and potties regularly; Encourage your child to take a shower or bath regularly (morning is better to help with removing eggs).

• #63

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ut3181

  Take your medicine exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems with your medicine. […] Wash your hands well and often. […] Cut your fingernails short, and keep them trimmed. This can prevent eggs from sticking under your nails. […] Wash all clothes, towels, and bedding in hot water. Do this often, and especially on the first day after treatment. Dry them in a heated dryer. […] Do not scratch. Itching around the anus caused by a pinworm infection usually happens at night. Try wearing gloves, pyjamas, and close-fitting clothing to help prevent scratching. […] Bathe carefully every day. Be sure to clean the skin around the anus. This will remove pinworm eggs. Showers may be better than baths because you have less chance of getting water that has pinworm eggs into your mouth.

• #64 Threadworms: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/skin-conditions/itchy-bottom-pruritus-ani/threadworms

  Many pregnant women may prefer not to take medication in the first trimester of pregnancy. Hygiene measures alone may work and the worms die after about six weeks. […] Yes. There is no need to keep a child with threadworms off school, nursery, etc. The hygiene measures described above will mean that children will not have any eggs on their fingers when they go out from the home each day and so are unlikely to infect others. […] General hygiene measures which reduce the risks of getting threadworms again are: Washing hands and scrubbing under the nails first thing in the morning, after using the toilet or changing nappies, and before eating or preparing food.

• #65 Pinworm Infections (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pinworm.html

  If your child has a pinworm infection, the doctor will recommend an over-the-counter or prescription antiworm medicine. This is given in one dose, then repeated in 2 weeks. The doctor may decide to treat the entire family, especially if your child has had a pinworm infection before. […] To help prevent a pinworm infection from spreading in your family: Remind kids to wash their hands well and often, especially after using the toilet, after playing outside, and before eating. Keep kids’ fingernails short and clean. Make sure your kids shower or bathe every day. Doing so in the morning can help wash away any eggs. Change and wash underwear and pajamas daily. Wash towels, clothes, and sheets in hot water often (daily, if you can). Tell kids not to scratch around their bottom or bite their nails.

• #66 Parasitic Worms in Humans: Types, Symptoms, and Much More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/worms-in-humans

  The following tips can often help prevent parasitic worm infection: Avoid or limit your consumption of raw or undercooked meat, fish, or poultry. […] Its more difficult to prevent parasitic worm infection when youre traveling, especially to regions where sanitation is inadequate. That’s when you should be extra vigilant.

• #67

  https://111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/w/article/wormsinhumans

  These are some things you can do to help prevent worm infections. Do: wash your hands before eating or preparing food, and after touching soil or using the toilet; only drink bottled or boiled water in high-risk areas (places without modern toilets or sewage systems); deworm pet dogs and cats regularly; dispose of dog and cat poo in a bin as soon as possible; thoroughly wash garden-grown fruit and vegetables. […] Don’t: do not let children play in areas where there’s a lot of dog or cat poo; do not eat raw fruit and vegetables in high-risk areas; do not walk barefoot in high-risk areas; do not eat raw or undercooked pork, beef or freshwater fish.

• #68

  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/soil-transmitted-helminth-infections

  Soil-transmitted helminth infections are caused by different species of parasitic worms. […] Control is based on periodical deworming to eliminate infecting worms, health education to prevent re-infection, and improved sanitation to reduce soil contamination with infective eggs. […] Safe and effective medicines are available to control infection. […] The strategy for control of soil-transmitted helminth infections is to control morbidity through the periodic treatment of at-risk people living in endemic areas. […] WHO recommends periodic medicinal treatment (deworming or preventive chemotherapy) without previous individual diagnosis to all at-risk people living in endemic areas. […] Periodical treatment aims to reduce and maintain the intensity of infection low, and to protect infected at-risk populations from morbidity.

• #69

  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/soil-transmitted-helminth-infections

  Deworming can be easily integrated with child health days or vitamin A supplementation programmes for preschool children, Human Papilloma Vaccine (HPV) programme for adolescent girls or integrated with school health programmes. […] The WHO recommended medicines albendazole (400 mg) and mebendazole (500 mg) are effective, inexpensive and easy to administer by non-medical personnel (e.g. teachers). […] Generic ivermectin for the control of S. stercoralis has been available at affordable price since 2021.

• #70

  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/soil-transmitted-helminth-infections

  Soil-transmitted helminth infections are caused by different species of parasitic worms. […] Control is based on periodical deworming to eliminate infecting worms, health education to prevent re-infection, and improved sanitation to reduce soil contamination with infective eggs. […] Safe and effective medicines are available to control infection. […] The strategy for control of soil-transmitted helminth infections is to control morbidity through the periodic treatment of at-risk people living in endemic areas. […] WHO recommends periodic medicinal treatment (deworming or preventive chemotherapy) without previous individual diagnosis to all at-risk people living in endemic areas. […] Periodical treatment aims to reduce and maintain the intensity of infection low, and to protect infected at-risk populations from morbidity.

• #71 Worms

  https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/worms/

  There are many different types of intestinal worms, but the most common is threadworm (also called pinworm). Threadworm is a type of roundworm that is commonly found in preschool and school-aged children, however the whole family can become infected. […] Threadworm causes a very itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night. If your child is infected with threadworm, it is not usually serious and can be treated easily with medication. […] You can talk to a pharmacist about over-the-counter treatment options. Drugs such as pyrantel (Combantrin) or mebendazole (Banworm) are very safe and often recommended. Follow the instructions on the packet, bearing in mind special precautions may be given for children under two years of age and for pregnant women. […] Treat all the family members at the same time, even if they aren’t showing any symptoms. Adults can also get threadworm.

• #72

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=bz1009

  Pinworms are a type of parasite. They live in the lower digestive system of humans. They survive on nutrients from the food we eat. […] Some people feel embarrassed about having „worms.” But pinworm infections can happen to anyone and are common in children. They don’t mean that your child isn’t clean. […] It’s easy to treat a pinworm infection. If more than one person in your home gets pinworms, or if your child’s infection keeps coming back, make sure to treat everyone in your home. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your child’s treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line if your child is having problems. […] Be safe with medicines. Have your child take medicines exactly as prescribed. […] Wash your hands and your child’s hands well and often.

• #73 Pinworm Infections (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pinworm.html

  If your child has a pinworm infection, the doctor will recommend an over-the-counter or prescription antiworm medicine. This is given in one dose, then repeated in 2 weeks. The doctor may decide to treat the entire family, especially if your child has had a pinworm infection before. […] To help prevent a pinworm infection from spreading in your family: Remind kids to wash their hands well and often, especially after using the toilet, after playing outside, and before eating. Keep kids’ fingernails short and clean. Make sure your kids shower or bathe every day. Doing so in the morning can help wash away any eggs. Change and wash underwear and pajamas daily. Wash towels, clothes, and sheets in hot water often (daily, if you can). Tell kids not to scratch around their bottom or bite their nails.

• #74 Threadworms

  https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Threadworms

  Threadworms, also known as pinworms, are tiny parasitic worms that can infect your large intestine. Threadworms are most commonly seen in children. […] You or your child can get threadworms by accidently swallowing worm eggs found on contaminated surfaces. […] Threadworm treatments are available over the counter from your local pharmacy. Speak to your pharmacist about treatment options. […] Exclusion is not necessary if your child has threadworms and is being treated. However, you are encouraged to let your child’s teacher know so other children may be checked for infection and prevent threadworm being spread further. […] Threadworms are particularly common in children and are easily treated. […] Infection is spread through worm eggs on contaminated surfaces. […] Threadworms can be avoided by practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands after going to the toilet and before eating food.

• #75 Pinworms In Children | Children’s Hospital Colorado

  https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/symptoms/pinworms/

  Tiny, harmless worms that can cause anal itching. […] The pinworms live in the colon (large bowel). […] Itching and irritation of the anus and buttocks is the main symptom. […] Pinworms are the most common worm infection in the US. […] Pinworms can cause anal itching. […] Pinworms do not carry any diseases. […] Treatment is very helpful. […] If a pinworm was seen, your child’s doctor will suggest a special pinworm medicine. […] Pinworms can spread to others within the same home. […] Children with pinworms do not need to miss any child care or school. […] After taking the pinworm medicine, itching should stop in 5 to 7 days. […] Wash hands and fingernails well before meals and after using the toilet. […] Infection is caused by swallowing pinworm eggs. […] A child can get pinworms no matter how carefully you clean. […] Have your child scrub the hands and fingernails well before each meal. […] Each morning, give your child a shower during the 2 weeks of treatment. […] Children with pinworms do not need to miss any child care or school.

• #76 Intestinal parasites Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/condition/intestinal-parasites

  Parasites can live in the intestines for years without causing symptoms. When they do, symptoms include the following: […] Your doctor will choose the drug that is most effective against your intestinal parasite. You may need one dose, or you may have to take the medication for several weeks. Be careful to take the medicine exactly as it is prescribed, or it may not work. […] Your doctor will retest your stool to be sure your parasite is gone, and will give you advice to help you avoid getting infected again. Follow these instructions carefully. Getting a parasite a second time can cause more serious health problems. […] The seriousness and length of illness varies with the specific intestinal parasite. Complications happen more often in older people, and in people who already have serious illnesses, such as AIDS. […] Intestinal parasites can be more serious if you are pregnant. Your doctor will tell you which drugs are safe to take during pregnancy. Your doctor should closely monitor any treatment for intestinal parasites during pregnancy.

• #77 Intestinal Worms: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Recovery, and More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/intestinal-worms

  If you have intestinal parasites, you may have digestive symptoms, including abdominal pain and diarrhea. Untreated worms may cause complications. […] Most intestinal worm infections cause mild illness and can be treated with medication. […] In the United States, pinworms are the most common type of intestinal worm infection, especially among children. […] However, intestinal worms can also be contracted while living in a climate where they are more common, such as a tropical climate. […] According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 24% of the worlds population contracts soil-transmitted worms. Infections are most common in tropical and subtropical regions. […] Intestinal worms increase the chance of developing anemia, intestinal blockages, and malnutrition. […] If youre found to have an intestinal worm infection, your doctor will determine which antiparasitic medication therapy is safe to take during pregnancy and will monitor you closely while you are treated.

• #78 Threadworms: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/skin-conditions/itchy-bottom-pruritus-ani/threadworms

  Many pregnant women may prefer not to take medication in the first trimester of pregnancy. Hygiene measures alone may work and the worms die after about six weeks. […] Yes. There is no need to keep a child with threadworms off school, nursery, etc. The hygiene measures described above will mean that children will not have any eggs on their fingers when they go out from the home each day and so are unlikely to infect others. […] General hygiene measures which reduce the risks of getting threadworms again are: Washing hands and scrubbing under the nails first thing in the morning, after using the toilet or changing nappies, and before eating or preparing food.

• #79 Intestinal parasites Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/condition/intestinal-parasites

  Parasites can live in the intestines for years without causing symptoms. When they do, symptoms include the following: […] Your doctor will choose the drug that is most effective against your intestinal parasite. You may need one dose, or you may have to take the medication for several weeks. Be careful to take the medicine exactly as it is prescribed, or it may not work. […] Your doctor will retest your stool to be sure your parasite is gone, and will give you advice to help you avoid getting infected again. Follow these instructions carefully. Getting a parasite a second time can cause more serious health problems. […] The seriousness and length of illness varies with the specific intestinal parasite. Complications happen more often in older people, and in people who already have serious illnesses, such as AIDS. […] Intestinal parasites can be more serious if you are pregnant. Your doctor will tell you which drugs are safe to take during pregnancy. Your doctor should closely monitor any treatment for intestinal parasites during pregnancy.

• #80 Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cats | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

  https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/gastrointestinal-parasites-cats

  Hookworm larvae (Ancylostoma) can penetrate human skin when people come in close contact with contaminated soil. As they migrate under the skin, these larvae can cause a skin condition called cutaneous larval migrans, characterized by itchiness, irritation, and long, linear, track-like lesions. […] Some tapeworm species that infect cats can cause disease in humans if eggs are accidentally ingested; but good hygiene virtually eliminates any risk of human infection. […] Isospora of cats cannot cause disease in humans. […] It is uncertain whether species of Giardia that infect cats are contagious to humans or vice versa, although recent studies suggest the possibility of cat to human transmission. Careful hygiene will eliminate the risk of accidental ingestion of cysts. […] Toxoplasmosis can be transmitted to humans, although most otherwise healthy people infected with this organism show few if any signs of disease. The exceptions to this are immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women, both of whom should be very careful to avoid exposure to infective Toxoplasma oocysts.

• #81 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Intestinal worms can sometimes lead to complications. How these affect the body will depend on the worm, but possible complications include: anemia and other nutritional deficiencies, due to difficulty absorbing nutrients, intestinal blockage, problems with lung and heart function, human cysticercosis, which can result in vision loss and seizures. […] People can take steps to reduce the risk of having worms. Essential measures include: washing the hands regularly, especially after using the bathroom and before handling food or eating, avoiding sharing clothing, bedding, and other personal items, avoiding walking barefoot in places where soil-transmitted worms are present, avoiding defecating in fields and other open places, where possible. […] Some worms cause few or no symptoms, but some can cause severe complications over time. […] Anyone who believes they may have an intestinal worm should contact a doctor as soon as possible for a diagnosis and prompt treatment. Effective treatment usually involves the use of medication.

• #82 Intestinal Worms: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Recovery, and More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/intestinal-worms

  If you have intestinal parasites, you may have digestive symptoms, including abdominal pain and diarrhea. Untreated worms may cause complications. […] Most intestinal worm infections cause mild illness and can be treated with medication. […] In the United States, pinworms are the most common type of intestinal worm infection, especially among children. […] However, intestinal worms can also be contracted while living in a climate where they are more common, such as a tropical climate. […] According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 24% of the worlds population contracts soil-transmitted worms. Infections are most common in tropical and subtropical regions. […] Intestinal worms increase the chance of developing anemia, intestinal blockages, and malnutrition. […] If youre found to have an intestinal worm infection, your doctor will determine which antiparasitic medication therapy is safe to take during pregnancy and will monitor you closely while you are treated.

• #83 Intestinal worms: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324042

  Intestinal worms can sometimes lead to complications. How these affect the body will depend on the worm, but possible complications include: anemia and other nutritional deficiencies, due to difficulty absorbing nutrients, intestinal blockage, problems with lung and heart function, human cysticercosis, which can result in vision loss and seizures. […] People can take steps to reduce the risk of having worms. Essential measures include: washing the hands regularly, especially after using the bathroom and before handling food or eating, avoiding sharing clothing, bedding, and other personal items, avoiding walking barefoot in places where soil-transmitted worms are present, avoiding defecating in fields and other open places, where possible. […] Some worms cause few or no symptoms, but some can cause severe complications over time. […] Anyone who believes they may have an intestinal worm should contact a doctor as soon as possible for a diagnosis and prompt treatment. Effective treatment usually involves the use of medication.

• #84 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Most pinworm infections are treated at home with the above medications. […] Untreated pinworms may cause or have a role in causing: Diarrhea, Significant malabsorption of food, Weight loss, Genital itching, Bedwetting (enuresis), Pain during urination (dysuria). […] Good hygiene will help reduce the spread of the parasites. […] Handwashing after handling bedding, diapers, underwear, and other items like child toilet seats, toys, changing tables, and other surfaces that may contain the infective pinworm eggs will also help prevent the spread of the parasite. […] The fastest way to eliminate pinworms is for all infected family members to take over-the-counter oral medications, such as pyrantel pamoate.

• #85 Ascariasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ascariasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369593

  Talk to your doctor if you have persistent abdominal pain, diarrhea or nausea. […] Ascariasis isn’t spread directly from person to person. Instead, a person has to come into contact with soil mixed with human or pig feces that contain ascariasis eggs or infected water. […] In heavy ascariasis infestation, a mass of worms can block a portion of your intestine. This can cause severe abdominal cramping and vomiting. […] The best defense against ascariasis is good hygiene and common sense. Follow these tips to avoid infection: Practice good hygiene. Before handling food, always wash your hands with soap and water. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly.

• #86 Nursing Care Plan For Worm Infestation – Made For Medical

  https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-worm-infestation/

  This care plan also recognizes the psychosocial aspects of worm infestations, including the stigma and anxiety that may accompany the diagnosis. […] Collaboration with the healthcare team and public health authorities is essential to effectively manage worm infestations, especially in regions where these infections are endemic or part of an outbreak. […] In implementing this nursing care plan for worm infestation, healthcare professionals demonstrate their commitment to patient-centered care, health promotion, and community health.

• #87 Nursing Care Plan For Worm Infection And Infestation – Made For Medical

  https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-worm-infection-and-infestation/

  Education has been a central theme, encompassing patient education on worm infections, transmission, treatment, and prevention. […] By providing a safe and non-judgmental environment, nurses can empower patients to share their concerns and experiences, ultimately promoting healing and well-being. […] Ultimately, this nursing care plan not only addresses the physical symptoms but also recognizes the holistic nature of patient care.

• #88

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ut3181

  A pinworm is a type of parasite that lives in the lower digestive system of humans. Pinworms survive by getting nutrients from the food you eat. You are most likely to get pinworms by swallowing their eggs. This happens when someone with pinworms scratches around the anus, gets eggs on his or her hands (or under the fingernails), and touches you or an object that you later touch. […] Many people feel embarrassed about having „worms.” Pinworm infections can happen to anyone, are spread very easily, and are not related to being unclean. They are especially common in children. They are also easily treated. […] If you or someone in your family has pinworms that keep coming back, or if more than one family member is infected, every member of your family or household should be treated. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.

• #89 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Patients should be educated on the need to maintain hygiene and wash their hands regularly to prevent the spread of infection and reinfection. […] Enterobius vermicularis infection is usually treated by the primary care nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or primary care physician. Pharmacists have a role in explaining to the patients the side effects of these medications used to treat pinworms as one of the drugs, pyrantel pamoate is available over the counter in the United States. School nurses should also be aware of the manifestations of pinworm infection to prevent their spread in the schools and daycares. […] A coordinated team approach to care and followup will provide the best results.

• #90 Can Humans Get Worms From Dogs – Boulder Veterinary HospitalAccessibility ToolsIncrease TextDecrease TextGrayscaleHigh ContrastNegative ContrastLight BackgroundLinks UnderlineReadable FontReset

  https://bouldervet.com/blog/can-humans-get-worms-from-dogs/

  Worm eggs can find their way into water sources or food that has been in contact with infected soil or feces. Consuming this contaminated food or water can lead to worm infections in humans. […] There are several types of worms that dogs can pass on to humans, each with its own set of symptoms and health implications. Understanding these common parasites is crucial for prevention and early detection. […] Ensuring your dog is up-to-date with their vet visits and deworming treatments is crucial. Boulder Veterinary Hospital offers comprehensive check-ups and can advise on the best deworming schedule for your dog. […] Wash your hands regularly, especially after playing with your dog, handling their waste, or gardening. Encouraging children to do the same can significantly reduce the risk of worm transmission.

• #91 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  The highest rates of pinworm infection occur in school-age children. […] Pinworm infection often occurs in more than one family member. […] Symptoms of pinworms in adults include: Itching and irritation around the anus or vagina, Difficulty sleeping or restlessness at night, Abdominal pain. […] The signs and symptoms may include one or more of the following: Intense itching (pruritus) around the anus and/or vagina, Discomfort in the anal and/or vaginal area, Rash or skin irritation around the anus or vagina, Insomnia or difficulty sleeping and/or restlessness due to irritation of the skin. […] Pinworms can infect the vagina (occurs in about 20% of infected girls). […] The majority of pinworm-infected patients can be treated by the patient’s primary care or pediatric physician. […] Medications to get rid of pinworms include: Usually, a single tablet of mebendazole (Vermox) is used as pinworm medicine.

• #92 Ascariasis Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Treatment Algorithm, Medical Care

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/212510-treatment

  Deworming individuals can help prevent surgical and nutritional complications and provide an opportunity to educate and treat family members and neighbors. […] Diagnosis is confirmed through stool microscopy for ova or parasites, and radiographic imaging may be necessary to investigate suspected intestinal obstruction. […] Medical therapy is usually not indicated during active pulmonary infection, because dying larvae are considered a higher risk for significant pneumonitis. […] Initial treatment for uncomplicated disease is anthelminthic therapy. […] Albendazole 400 mg one dose orally is the drug of choice for ascariasis in stable patients older than 12 months with uncomplicated infection. […] Mebendazole is not recommended during pregnancy; pyrantel pamoate is the drug of choice in these cases.

• #93 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  The highest rates of pinworm infection occur in school-age children. […] Pinworm infection often occurs in more than one family member. […] Symptoms of pinworms in adults include: Itching and irritation around the anus or vagina, Difficulty sleeping or restlessness at night, Abdominal pain. […] The signs and symptoms may include one or more of the following: Intense itching (pruritus) around the anus and/or vagina, Discomfort in the anal and/or vaginal area, Rash or skin irritation around the anus or vagina, Insomnia or difficulty sleeping and/or restlessness due to irritation of the skin. […] Pinworms can infect the vagina (occurs in about 20% of infected girls). […] The majority of pinworm-infected patients can be treated by the patient’s primary care or pediatric physician. […] Medications to get rid of pinworms include: Usually, a single tablet of mebendazole (Vermox) is used as pinworm medicine.

• #94

  https://www.nursingcenter.com/journalarticle?Article_ID=5578653&Journal_ID=54015&Issue_ID=5578652

  Worms and creepy crawly creatures are often associated with an „ick factor.” […] Infection with CLM may be complicated by secondary bacterial infections, eczematization, local or general allergic reactions, or (in more severe cases) Loeffler syndrome (eosinophilia and transient pulmonary infiltrates). […] For example, pinworms (thin, white roundworms that cause enterobiasis) lay eggs in the perianal areas of humans-most commonly in young children. […] Over-the-counter or prescription medication can successfully treat this infestation. […] Another infection that can affect individuals of any age, often after swimming in freshwater lakes or saltwater oceans, is cercarial dermatitis. […] Just like the precautions for COVID-19, we need to consider good hygiene and public health precautions around time spent in natural settings, swimming, or in contact with wildlife and domestic animals.

• #95 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Patients should be educated on the need to maintain hygiene and wash their hands regularly to prevent the spread of infection and reinfection. […] Enterobius vermicularis infection is usually treated by the primary care nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or primary care physician. Pharmacists have a role in explaining to the patients the side effects of these medications used to treat pinworms as one of the drugs, pyrantel pamoate is available over the counter in the United States. School nurses should also be aware of the manifestations of pinworm infection to prevent their spread in the schools and daycares. […] A coordinated team approach to care and followup will provide the best results.

• #96 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Patients should be educated on the need to maintain hygiene and wash their hands regularly to prevent the spread of infection and reinfection. […] Enterobius vermicularis infection is usually treated by the primary care nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or primary care physician. Pharmacists have a role in explaining to the patients the side effects of these medications used to treat pinworms as one of the drugs, pyrantel pamoate is available over the counter in the United States. School nurses should also be aware of the manifestations of pinworm infection to prevent their spread in the schools and daycares. […] A coordinated team approach to care and followup will provide the best results.

• #97 Worms in humans

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  Some types of worms can infect people. Some can be caught in the UK and others are only caught abroad. Most worm infections are not serious and can be easily treated with medicine. […] A pharmacist can help if you have: small, white worms in your poo that look like pieces of thread; extreme itching around your anus, particularly at night. This is probably threadworms. They’re common in the UK and can be treated with medicine from a pharmacy. […] These could be symptoms of something like roundworm, hookworm or tapeworm. These infections are usually caught while travelling. […] It does not matter which type of worm you have all worm infections are treated in a similar way. You might be asked to provide a sample of poo so it can be tested for worm eggs. If you have worms, a GP will prescribe medicine to kill them. You take this for 1 to 3 days. The people you live with may also need to be treated.

• #98 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Patients should be educated on the need to maintain hygiene and wash their hands regularly to prevent the spread of infection and reinfection. […] Enterobius vermicularis infection is usually treated by the primary care nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or primary care physician. Pharmacists have a role in explaining to the patients the side effects of these medications used to treat pinworms as one of the drugs, pyrantel pamoate is available over the counter in the United States. School nurses should also be aware of the manifestations of pinworm infection to prevent their spread in the schools and daycares. […] A coordinated team approach to care and followup will provide the best results.

• #99 Worms in humans

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/worms-in-humans/

  Some types of worms can infect people. Some can be caught in the UK and others are only caught abroad. Most worm infections are not serious and can be easily treated with medicine. […] A pharmacist can help if you have: small, white worms in your poo that look like pieces of thread; extreme itching around your anus, particularly at night. This is probably threadworms. They’re common in the UK and can be treated with medicine from a pharmacy. […] These could be symptoms of something like roundworm, hookworm or tapeworm. These infections are usually caught while travelling. […] It does not matter which type of worm you have all worm infections are treated in a similar way. You might be asked to provide a sample of poo so it can be tested for worm eggs. If you have worms, a GP will prescribe medicine to kill them. You take this for 1 to 3 days. The people you live with may also need to be treated.

• #100 Worms in humans – symptoms and treatments | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/worms-in-humans

  Intestinal worms are parasites they survive by living in or on another living thing (the host) and getting their food from it. […] Intestinal worm infections are treated with medicines that kill the parasite without harming the person. […] The treatment for threadworms is worming tablets, which are available from the pharmacy. The whole household should be treated at the same time, even if they have no symptoms. […] Good hand hygiene and keeping fingernails short is the best way to reduce your chance of catching threadworms. […] Children with worms can still go to daycare or school if they have been treated, unless they have loose bowel motions.

• #101 Threadworms (pinworms) – symptoms and treatment | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/threadworms-pinworms

  Threadworms are tiny white worms that can live in your intestines. […] They are most common in children, and cause itching around the anal area. […] You can treat threadworm with a single dose of medicine available from the pharmacy. […] To prevent the spread of threadworm, treat the whole family at the same time and encourage good hand hygiene. […] Threadworms are tiny parasites that look like tiny pieces of white thread. […] Threadworms are also sometimes called pinworms, or simply worms. Threadworm infection is sometimes called enterobiasis. […] Worms are very common in Australia, especially in children. Threadworms can be easily treated. […] The main symptom caused by worms is itching in around your anus (bottom). This gets worse at night. […] Scratching can cause redness and sometimes infection around the anus.

• #102 Ascariasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ascariasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369593

  Talk to your doctor if you have persistent abdominal pain, diarrhea or nausea. […] Ascariasis isn’t spread directly from person to person. Instead, a person has to come into contact with soil mixed with human or pig feces that contain ascariasis eggs or infected water. […] In heavy ascariasis infestation, a mass of worms can block a portion of your intestine. This can cause severe abdominal cramping and vomiting. […] The best defense against ascariasis is good hygiene and common sense. Follow these tips to avoid infection: Practice good hygiene. Before handling food, always wash your hands with soap and water. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly.

• #103 Intestinal Worms: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Recovery, and More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/intestinal-worms

  Most types of worms that infect humans only cause mild symptoms, but its still important to contact a doctor if you suspect a worm infection so you can get treated early. Medication is often effective at getting rid of worms. […] If you have any of the above signs, especially if you have recently traveled out of the country, you should make an appointment with a doctor. […] Your treatment plan will be determined based on the type of intestinal worm you have and your symptoms. […] If you think you have an intestinal worm, its first and foremost important to know which kind. Usually, the only way to tell is to see your doctor. They can then make sure you get the right treatment. […] To prevent intestinal worms, regularly wash your hands with soap and hot water before and after using the toilet and before preparing or eating food. […] If you think you might have worms in your belly, its important to see a doctor immediately so they can figure out whats going on and treat you with the right medication.

• #104 Tapeworm (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/tapeworm.html

  Tapeworms are flat worms that can live in a person’s digestive tract. Tapeworm infections are rare in the United States. When they do happen, they’re easy to treat. Often, people may not know they have a tapeworm infection because they have no symptoms or their symptoms are mild. […] Doctors treat tapeworm infections with prescription anti-parasite drugs. Often, one dose is enough. […] Call a doctor if: You see worms in your child’s poop. Your child shows signs of infection after travel to an area that doesn’t have good sanitation. Your child has masses or lumps under the skin and develops a fever, headache, or any of the other symptoms of cysticercosis. […] If your child has seizures or trouble moving, walking, or talking, go to the emergency room right away.

• #105 Tapeworm (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/tapeworm.html

  Tapeworms are flat worms that can live in a person’s digestive tract. Tapeworm infections are rare in the United States. When they do happen, they’re easy to treat. Often, people may not know they have a tapeworm infection because they have no symptoms or their symptoms are mild. […] Doctors treat tapeworm infections with prescription anti-parasite drugs. Often, one dose is enough. […] Call a doctor if: You see worms in your child’s poop. Your child shows signs of infection after travel to an area that doesn’t have good sanitation. Your child has masses or lumps under the skin and develops a fever, headache, or any of the other symptoms of cysticercosis. […] If your child has seizures or trouble moving, walking, or talking, go to the emergency room right away.

• #106 Worms in kids & teens | Raising Children Network

  https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms

  Worms spread easily, and its common for infections to come back. But there are several things you can do to stop this happening and prevent the spread of worms: Thoroughly wash hands after going to the toilet and before handling food; Cut fingernails regularly; Encourage your child not to scratch around their bottom or suck thumbs or fingers; Treat everyone in the family with antiparasitic tablets when someone in the family has worms; If you or your child has worms, regularly wash clothes and bed linen in hot soapy water every day for several days after treatment; Clean toilet seats and potties regularly; Encourage your child to take a shower or bath regularly (morning is better to help with removing eggs).

• #107

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ut3181

  Take your medicine exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor or nurse advice line if you have any problems with your medicine. […] Wash your hands well and often. […] Cut your fingernails short, and keep them trimmed. This can prevent eggs from sticking under your nails. […] Wash all clothes, towels, and bedding in hot water. Do this often, and especially on the first day after treatment. Dry them in a heated dryer. […] Do not scratch. Itching around the anus caused by a pinworm infection usually happens at night. Try wearing gloves, pyjamas, and close-fitting clothing to help prevent scratching. […] Bathe carefully every day. Be sure to clean the skin around the anus. This will remove pinworm eggs. Showers may be better than baths because you have less chance of getting water that has pinworm eggs into your mouth.

• #108 Threadworms

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/

  Threadworms (pinworms) are tiny worms in your poo. They’re common in children and spread easily. You can treat them without seeing a GP. […] You can buy medicine mebendazole for threadworms from pharmacies. This is usually a chewable tablet or liquid you swallow. […] Treat everyone over 2 years old in your household, even if they do not have symptoms. […] If you cannot take medicine you can treat threadworms by using hygiene methods for 6 weeks. […] Medicine kills the threadworms, but it does not kill the eggs. Eggs can live for up to 2 weeks outside the body. […] There are things you can do to stop becoming infected again. […] If you or your child has threadworms there’s no need to stay off nursery, school or work. […] Threadworms spread when their eggs are swallowed. They lay eggs around your bottom (anus), which make it itchy. […] Children can get threadworms again after they’ve been treated for them if they get the eggs in their mouth. This is why it’s important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly.

• #109 Threadworms

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/

  Threadworms (pinworms) are tiny worms in your poo. They’re common in children and spread easily. You can treat them without seeing a GP. […] You can buy medicine mebendazole for threadworms from pharmacies. This is usually a chewable tablet or liquid you swallow. […] Treat everyone over 2 years old in your household, even if they do not have symptoms. […] If you cannot take medicine you can treat threadworms by using hygiene methods for 6 weeks. […] Medicine kills the threadworms, but it does not kill the eggs. Eggs can live for up to 2 weeks outside the body. […] There are things you can do to stop becoming infected again. […] If you or your child has threadworms there’s no need to stay off nursery, school or work. […] Threadworms spread when their eggs are swallowed. They lay eggs around your bottom (anus), which make it itchy. […] Children can get threadworms again after they’ve been treated for them if they get the eggs in their mouth. This is why it’s important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly.

• #110

  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/soil-transmitted-helminth-infections

  Soil-transmitted helminth infections are caused by different species of parasitic worms. […] Control is based on periodical deworming to eliminate infecting worms, health education to prevent re-infection, and improved sanitation to reduce soil contamination with infective eggs. […] Safe and effective medicines are available to control infection. […] The strategy for control of soil-transmitted helminth infections is to control morbidity through the periodic treatment of at-risk people living in endemic areas. […] WHO recommends periodic medicinal treatment (deworming or preventive chemotherapy) without previous individual diagnosis to all at-risk people living in endemic areas. […] Periodical treatment aims to reduce and maintain the intensity of infection low, and to protect infected at-risk populations from morbidity.

• #111 Parasite infection needs proper care, not fad diet | UCLA Health

  https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/parasite-infection-needs-proper-care-not-fad-diet

  A parasite is an organism that lives on or within the blood, tissues or intestines of a host. It gets its food from the host, often at the expense of the host’s health and well-being. […] The most common method of transmission of intestinal parasites is eating or drinking something that has been contaminated with feces from an infected individual. Helminth infections can also be acquired from soil in which infected feces is present. […] Symptoms of parasite infection can include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, anal itching, unexplained weight loss and exhaustion. However, these are common to a number of other conditions. […] Just because someone experiences these symptoms does not automatically mean they have a parasitic infection. To determine that, and to learn the source of a potential infection, you need a medical diagnosis. […] A parasitic infection can cause considerable harm and needs to receive proper treatment.

• #112 Parasite infection needs proper care, not fad diet | UCLA Health

  https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/parasite-infection-needs-proper-care-not-fad-diet

  A parasite is an organism that lives on or within the blood, tissues or intestines of a host. It gets its food from the host, often at the expense of the host’s health and well-being. […] The most common method of transmission of intestinal parasites is eating or drinking something that has been contaminated with feces from an infected individual. Helminth infections can also be acquired from soil in which infected feces is present. […] Symptoms of parasite infection can include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, anal itching, unexplained weight loss and exhaustion. However, these are common to a number of other conditions. […] Just because someone experiences these symptoms does not automatically mean they have a parasitic infection. To determine that, and to learn the source of a potential infection, you need a medical diagnosis. […] A parasitic infection can cause considerable harm and needs to receive proper treatment.

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