Distomatosis

Distomatoses are a group of diseases caused by the parasitic worms distomas. Distomes are trematode worms that live in bodies of water and can infect people and animals.

Distomatoses can manifest themselves in the form of various symptoms, such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, weakness and others. Some distomatous worms can cause severe illnesses such as liver failure, pancreatitis, and others.

Various methods are used to treat distomatosis, including drug therapy, surgery and lifestyle changes. It is important to remember that distomatosis can be prevented by practicing good hygiene and avoiding drinking raw or unpasteurized water.

Distomatosis

Distomatoses are a group of parasitic diseases caused by various types of helminths (worms), which are usually transmitted to humans through water. The most common are tapeworms, flatworms and roundworms. Classification of distomatosis:

1. Tapeworms: Same medical classification

– Wide tapeworm (lat. Diphyllobothrium latum)

– Flat tapeworm (lat. Taenia solium)

2. Flatworms - Hookworm disease (hookworm, hookworm). -- Hookworm --- Method of infection - through contact with soil, sand, raw water. Ancistrosis. - Uncinariasis Mode of infection: through the soil, ingestion