Helminthosis, Deworming

Title: Helminthiasis, Deworming

Helminthiases are diseases caused by parasitic worms - helminths. They are divided into trematodes, cestodes, nematodes and acanthocephalosis, depending on the type of pathogen.

The most common helminthiasis in humans:

Opisthorchiasis is a trematode infection caused by a fluke. Affects the liver and pancreas. Transmitted through contaminated fish.

Diphyllobothriasis is a cestodosis caused by the broad tapeworm. Affects the small intestine. Transmitted through raw fish.

Hymenolepidosis is a cestodosis caused by the dwarf tapeworm. Affects the small intestine. Transmitted by the fecal-oral route.

Ascariasis is a nematode infection caused by roundworm. Affects the small intestine. Transmitted by the fecal-oral route.

Hookworm infections are nematodes caused by hookworm and necator. The small intestine is affected. Transmitted through the skin or the fecal-oral route.

Trichinosis is a nematode infection caused by Trichinella. Affects muscle tissue. Transmitted by eating contaminated meat.

Trichocephalosis is a nematode infection caused by whipworm. Affects the large intestine. Transmitted by the fecal-oral route.

Enterobiasis is a nematode infection caused by pinworms. Affects the large intestine. Transmitted by the fecal-oral route.

Deworming is a set of measures to rid the body of helminths and prevent re-infection. Includes:

1. prescription of anthelmintic drugs (vermox, decaris, kombantrin, etc.)

2. compliance with the rules of personal and public hygiene

3. thermal processing of food products

4. protection of soil and water from fecal pollution

5. identification and treatment of sources of invasion

Deworming allows you to get rid of helminths and prevent re-infection, providing effective prevention of helminthiases.