Presentation
The present report includes some of the scientific information reviewed by the WHO Scientific Group of Intestinal Protozoan and Helmintic Infections in 1980. [who.int]
Infection by either one-cell organisms or intestinal worms is often present without any symptoms. [healthhype.com]
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Conclusion The present study found a high rate of prevalence of parasitic intestinal infections among school children in Gashky, West of Iran. [ijp.mums.ac.ir]
Entire Body System
- Weakness
Intestinal worms produce a wide range of symptoms including intestinal manifestations (diarrhoea, abdominal pain), general malaise and weakness. Hookworms cause chronic intestinal blood loss that result in anaemia. [who.int]
One species of protozoa, known as Entamoeba histolytica, causes dysentery, which is characterized by diarrhea, vomiting and weakness. Giardia lamblia is another species that can infect people who drink untreated water. [livestrong.com]
Intestinal parasites produce a variety of symptoms in those affected, most of which manifest themselves in gastrointestinal complications and general weakness. [en.wikipedia.org]
Autoinfection and rapid reproduction of the worms in situ result in a brisk increase in the worm population particularly in malnourished or immunocompromised children, who become more weak and emaciated and suffer from diarrhoea and abdominal pain. [apps.who.int]
They frequently include diarrhea, pale greasy stools, stomach cramps, gas, nausea, vomiting, bloating, weight loss, and weakness. Some people may experience explosive, foul smelling diarrhea. Fever, rash, and joint pain are less common. [medbroadcast.com]
- Weight Loss
Individuals who have other illnesses may experience longer-lasting symptoms resulting in complications such as prolonged diarrhea leading to dehydration, further weight loss, and malnutrition. [medbroadcast.com]
Chronic diarrheal illness symptoms include greasy, foul-smelling, yellowish diarrhea, weight loss, and abdominal pain. [emedicinehealth.com]
Cyclospora infect the small intestine and most commonly cause watery diarrhea; other symptoms include abdominal cramping, nausea and weight loss. [cnn.com]
These symptoms negatively impact nutritional status, including decreased absorption of micronutrients, loss of appetite, weight loss, and intestinal blood loss that can often result in anemia. [en.wikipedia.org]
Mucus in the bowel movement Bloating and flatulence Weight loss is common. Pale skin, tiredness, tingling (due to reduced absorption of minerals and vitamins). [healthhype.com]
- Fatigue
Assorted other chronic health problems (e.g. fatigue, joint pain, memory or concentration problems) that seem to have no other cause. Dangerous weight loss despite eating plenty of food. [paleoleap.com]
Symptoms of parasitic infections can include digestive problems, irritability, chronic fatigue, acne, rashes, sleep problems, anemia, muscle cramps, allergies and headaches. [sharecare.com]
Malaria causes fever, chills, sweats, headache, body ache, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. Symptoms typically appear seven to nine days after infection. [livestrong.com]
[…] constipation, diarrhea, gas, or other symptoms of IBS Trouble falling asleep or wake up multiple times during the night Skin irritation or unexplained rash, hives, rosacea, or eczema Grinding your teeth in your sleep Pain or aching in your muscles or joints Fatigue [amymyersmd.com]
- Weight Gain
Long‐term glucocorticoid usage is often associated with prolonged and debilitating, systemic adverse effects such as osteoporosis, muscle weakness, cataracts, osteonecrosis, cushingoid appearance and weight gain ( Podolsky 2002 ). [cochranelibrary.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Overeating
The patient continued to have frequent binge episodes and inappropriate eating patterns, gaining weight consequently over a normal range, despite successful treatment of the condition. No purging behavior was detected. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
If untreated, the illness may last over a month and could continue over a recurring cycle. To test for the presence of cyclospora, stool specimens must be collected and sent to a laboratory. Cases have been reported across 27 states this summer. [cnn.com]
WHO recommends annual treatment in areas where prevalence rate of soil-transmitted helminthiases is between 20% and 50%, and, a bi-annual treatment in areas with prevalence rates of over 50%. [who.int]
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- Diarrhea
NOS ( R19.7 ) functional diarrhea ( K59.1 ) infectious gastroenteritis and colitis NOS ( A09 ) neonatal diarrhea (noninfective) ( P78.3 ) psychogenic diarrhea ( F45.8 ) parasitic NEC B82.9 Infestation B88.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B88.9 Infestation, [icd10data.com]
World Gastroenterology Organisation Practice guideline: Acute diarrhea (LINK: http://www.worldgastroenterology.org/guidelines/global-guidelines/acute-diarrhea/acute-diarrhea-english Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) / Infectious Diseases [biomerieux-diagnostics.com]
Side effects may include stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, or headache. [emedicinehealth.com]
Because other conditions can cause bloody diarrhea, and because there are other types of infectious diarrhea, information about bowel disease in your family and details of your travels are particularly important. [drugs.com]
- Nausea
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, headache, dry mouth, or a metallic taste in the mouth. Urine may turn dark or reddish-brown. Metronidazole brings on nausea and vomiting when alcohol is consumed while on the medication. [emedicinehealth.com]
Acute symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, and headache. Shigella is frequently found in water polluted with human feces. [biomerieux-diagnostics.com]
It causes diarrhea and, often, nausea and vomiting. The symptoms usually last a few days. [kidshealth.org]
Cyclospora infect the small intestine and most commonly cause watery diarrhea; other symptoms include abdominal cramping, nausea and weight loss. [cnn.com]
Malaria causes fever, chills, sweats, headache, body ache, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. Symptoms typically appear seven to nine days after infection. [livestrong.com]
- Abdominal Pain
Intestinal worms produce a wide range of symptoms including intestinal manifestations (diarrhoea, abdominal pain), general malaise and weakness. Hookworms cause chronic intestinal blood loss that result in anaemia. [who.int]
Common symptoms are fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, which is often bloody. [biomerieux-diagnostics.com]
When symptoms of fever and abdominal pain, especially on the right upper side, suggest a possible liver abscess, you may need an ultrasound or CT scan of the liver. [drugs.com]
Chronic diarrheal illness symptoms include greasy, foul-smelling, yellowish diarrhea, weight loss, and abdominal pain. [emedicinehealth.com]
Most infected individuals harbour only one worm, but this may become so long as to disturb gastrointestinal motility and secretions and to cause abdominal pains and nausea. [apps.who.int]
- Vomiting
Symptoms of shigellosis (bacillary dysentery) include abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and blood, pus, or mucus in stool. [biomerieux-diagnostics.com]
Ingesting the parasite can also sometimes cause vomiting, which can expel the worm from the body. [health.com]
Malaria causes fever, chills, sweats, headache, body ache, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. Symptoms typically appear seven to nine days after infection. [livestrong.com]
Side effects may include stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, or headache. [emedicinehealth.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Muscle Cramp
Symptoms of parasitic infections can include digestive problems, irritability, chronic fatigue, acne, rashes, sleep problems, anemia, muscle cramps, allergies and headaches. [sharecare.com]
Neurologic
- Insomnia
Some lay eggs that can cause itching, irritability, and even insomnia. [amymyersmd.com]
- Seizure
Symptoms may then include increased intracranial pressure, headaches, and seizures. [verywell.com]
Workup
Microbiology
- Necator Americanus
The main species that infect people are the roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), the whipworm ( Trichuris trichiura ) and the hookworms ( Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale. [who.int]
Other adverse events experienced by some participants who received Necator americanus include abdominal pain, loss of appetite and nausea ( Blount 2009 ; Feary 2009 ; Feary 2010 ; Daveson 2011 ). [cochranelibrary.com]
Treatment
WHO recommends annual treatment in areas where prevalence rate of soil-transmitted helminthiases is between 20% and 50%, and, a bi-annual treatment in areas with prevalence rates of over 50%. [who.int]
Parasites may fail to respond to treatment. In these cases, it may be necessary to grow the parasite in the laboratory in order to test treatments in the test tube. [clinicaltrials.gov]
The patient continued to have frequent binge episodes and inappropriate eating patterns, gaining weight consequently over a normal range, despite successful treatment of the condition. No purging behavior was detected. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Also, patients who consumed immunosuppressive drugs in combination with 5ASA, corticosteroid and biological treatment showed the highest percentage of parasitic infection among those who had >3 parasites. [ecco-ibd.eu]
Treatment for Giardiasis is mainly done by medicines, the most common treatment is Tinidazole ( Tindamax ). If you are pregnant, consult your OB/GYN physician to monitor treatments. [emedicinehealth.com]
Prognosis
Abstract Backgrounds: Intestinal Parasitic Infection (IPI) plays a vital role in the prognosis of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA). [nepjol.info]
What Is the Prognosis for Giardiasis? Cure rates are high with appropriate medication in an otherwise healthy person. [emedicinehealth.com]
Prognosis Drug treatment can cure amebiasis within a few weeks. However, because medication cannot keep you from getting infected again, repeat episodes of amebiasis may occur if you continue to live in or travel to areas where amoebas are found. [drugs.com]
Etiology
The rate of increase in prevalence of allergic disease in some countries implies environmental exposures may be important etiological factors. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Abstract Background: The rate of increase in prevalence of allergic disease in some countries implies environmental exposures may be important etiological factors. [dx.doi.org]
Epidemiology
This longitudinal epidemiologic study was conducted among 630 students in rural Ethiopia. [washdev.iwaponline.com]
A review of the geographic distribution and epidemiology of leishmaniasis in the New World. الصفحة 54 - Hendrix TR: Epithelial and other mucosal lesions of the jejunum in giardiasis. Jejunal biopsy studies. [books.google.com]
This study we used a validated questionnaire and stool tests to gather epidemiological and disease data. [ijp.mums.ac.ir]
Prevention
Rather, anthelmintic drugs now inhibit an enzyme that is necessary for the worm to make the substance that prevents the worm from being digested.For example, tapeworms are usually treated with a medicine taken by mouth. [en.wikipedia.org]
Report of a WHO Expert Committee Authors : WHO/Department of Communicable Disease Prevention, Control and Eradication Overview Intestinal parasitic infections are distributed virtually throughout the world, with high prevalence rates in many regions. [who.int]
Improved accessibility to clean water is also promoted, but whether or not water is used for hygiene is more important than absolute access to clean water in trachoma prevention. [journals.plos.org]