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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 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 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 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.
Can you have an infection without experiencing any symptoms?
Yes, it is possible to have an infection without experiencing any symptoms. This is known as an asymptomatic infection, where the person is infected with a pathogen but does not show any signs or symptoms of illness.
How big is a threadworm in centimeters?
50 centimeters
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.
