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Threadworms are spread from person-to-person as a result of poor hygiene. If one member of a household is infected, there is a high risk that other members will also be infected.
It is therefore necessary to treat the entire household and to practise particularly thorough hygiene for six weeks (this is how long the worms live) to prevent re-infection.
Threadworms can be prevented from occurring by always maintaining good hygiene.
Children should wash their hands regularly, particularly after going to the toilet and before mealtimes. Kitchen and bathroom surfaces should be kept clean.
Encouraging your children not to scratch the affected area around their anus or vagina (in girls) will help prevent re-infection and help to avoid a skin infection.
As itching is worse at night, wearing cotton gloves while sleeping may help.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThreadworm infections are treated with medications. The drugs most often given are ivermectin, thiabendazole (Mintezol), and albendazole. Ivermectin is generally preferred because it has fewer side effects than thiabendazole.
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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 are the antihelmintic drugs?
Anthelmintics are use in the treatment of threadworm infections and include mebendazole and piperazine
What is a threadworm?
Threadworm-- Any long, thin nematode worm.
What are the symptoms of threadworm infection?
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.
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 the treatment for puerperal infection?
Antibiotic therapy is the backbone of puerperal infection treatment.
What is normozoospermia with infection?
normozoospermia with infection treatment ?
How big is a threadworm in centimeters?
50 centimeters
What is the treatment for iv infection?
Depends on the infection!!?? Viral, bacteria, fungal, ect.
Can olive oil treat yeast infection?
No. Almond oil does not help your yeast infection. You need medical treatment for that. Treatment is simple and effective.
