hel·min·thi·a·sis (h l m n-th   -ss)n. pl. hel·min·thi·a·ses (-s  z) A disease that is caused by infestation with parasitic worms. |
helminthiasis
[hel′minthī′əsis]
Etymology: Gk, helmins, worm, osis, condition
a parasitic infestation of the body by helminths that may be cutaneous, visceral, or intestinal. Ascariasis, bilharziasis, filariasis, hookworm, and trichinosis are common forms of the disease.
vermination [ver″mĭ-na´shun]
1. infestation with worms; called also helminthiasis.
2. infestation with vermin.
helminthiasis, helminthosis
disease caused by an helmintic infection which may take any one of a number of forms. Worms living virtually free in the gut lumen, e.g. Moniezia, are relatively nonpathogenic, those that suck blood may cause anemia, those causing mucosal damage, e.g. Ostertagia spp., are followed by inappetence, malabsorption, a protein-losing enteropathy. A group that burrows into the gastrointestinal wall, e.g. Oesophagostomum spp., cause physical disturbances to gut function. Some species, e.g. Strongylus vulgaris, migrate through other tissues and cause clinical signs related to that migration.
Patient discussion about helminthiasis.
Q. Is it possible to have pin worm on directly on the skin of your fore arms? I've had this condition for more than a year. The only thing that makes a difference is something to kill parasites. Nothing works efficiently. I itch all over beside having big sores on my arms and back. I've hade blood test that show that there are no parasites in the blood. So now what do I do? I am constantly digging this out of my skin, and the buggars jump.
A. Are you sure these are pinworms? According to your description, it sounds more like scabies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scabies). Pinworms usually cause itching around the anus, and not on the forearm.
However, since I haven't even seen a picture of the lesions, and I hate to make these over-the-net diagnosis, I think it'd be wise to see a doctor (e.g. a dermatologist, doctor that treat skin condition), since if it's indeed scabies there's a treatment.
However, since I haven't even seen a picture of the lesions, and I hate to make these over-the-net diagnosis, I think it'd be wise to see a doctor (e.g. a dermatologist, doctor that treat skin condition), since if it's indeed scabies there's a treatment.
Q. how will i know if i have a tape worm in my body?
A. Most people who are infected with tapeworm don't show symptoms.
It's possible you might notice segments of the adult tapeworm (proglottids) in your stool. Other possible signs and symptoms include:
Nausea
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Weight loss and inadequate absorption of nutrients from food
If you suspect you have a tapeworm you'll need your doctor to check your stool or send samples to a laboratory for testing. A laboratory may use microscopic identification techniques to check for eggs or tapeworm segments in your feces.
It's possible you might notice segments of the adult tapeworm (proglottids) in your stool. Other possible signs and symptoms include:
Nausea
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Weight loss and inadequate absorption of nutrients from food
If you suspect you have a tapeworm you'll need your doctor to check your stool or send samples to a laboratory for testing. A laboratory may use microscopic identification techniques to check for eggs or tapeworm segments in your feces.
Q. baby has worm in stool 6 monthold
A. There are many treatments, but as far as I know they require prescription, so consulting a pediatrician may be necessary.
However, you may read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intestinal_parasite
Read more or ask a question about helminthiasisHowever, you may read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intestinal_parasite
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