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Threadworm infection is an intestinal disease, which occasionally spreads to the skin, caused by a type of parasitic roundworm (helminth). In untreated patients, the disease has a high rate of reinfection caused by worms.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe signs and symptoms of threadworm infection vary according to the stage of the disease as the larvae migrate throughout the body. Patients who suffer from autoinfection may have chronic or intermittent symptoms for years after.
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∙ 12y agoMany people will not have symptoms, but some symptoms would include: weakness, abdominal pain, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, and weight loss.
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What population groups tend to get threadworm infection?
Threadworm infection, which is also called strongyloidiasis, occurs in most countries of the world but is natural to (endemic in) tropical and subtropical climates.
What are the causes of threadworm infection?
Threadworm infection is caused by Strongyloides stercoralis, a roundworm that lives in soil and can survive there for several generations. Mature threadworms may grow as long as 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm). The larvae have two stages.
What causes a threadworm infection?
According to medical information that can be viewed on the internet that relates to the causes of threadworm infection it states that there may not actually be a cause. The National Health Service states that threadworm infection is caused by the transferring of eggs from person to person or a woman's person parts to anus. The eggs can be transferred by bedding, shared washing towels, toys, kitchen utensils, toothbrushes, furniture and kitchen and bathroom furniture.
What is a threadworm?
Threadworm-- Any long, thin nematode worm.
What is the prognosis for a patient with threadworm infection?
The prognosis for complete recovery is good for most patients, except those with hyperinfection syndrome or severe protein loss.
What is an infection in which the signs and symptoms are not apparent?
An infection with no apparent signs and symptoms would be an asymptomatic infection.
What are symptoms of tooth infection?
There are quite a few symptoms of tooth infection such as fever. Other symptoms of tooth infection include smelly drainage and pain.
Symptoms of mastoiditis are similar to what other infection?
Symptoms of mastoiditis may at first be the same as symptoms of an early middle ear infection.
Does the mother experience symptoms of infection?
The mother may or may not experience active symptoms of the infection during the pregnancy.
What are the symptoms of kindey infection?
The symptoms of a kidney infection include high fever, horrible pain in the back and pain when urinating. You have to see a doctor for a kidney infection.
What are the symptoms of an intestinal infection?
Symptoms of an intestinal infection include stomach cramps, diarrhea, and dehydration. Other symptoms that may be present are bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
How big is a threadworm in centimeters?
50 centimeters
