The helminths
Helminths are worm-like parasites that are invertebrates characterized by elongated, flat or round bodies.
Classification: Trematodes
Fasciola Hepatica (Common Liver Fluke)
Fasciolosis, Distomatosis, Liver Rot
Treatment:
Triclabendazole, a class of benzimadazole is preferred. Bithionol is an option for treatment of fasciolosis
Fasciolosis, Distomatosis, Liver Rot
Treatment:
Triclabendazole, a class of benzimadazole is preferred. Bithionol is an option for treatment of fasciolosis
Schistosoma spp. S. Indicum S. Haemotob-ium
Schistosomiasis, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Dysuria and Hematuria in urine
Treatment:
Praziquantel is the preferred drug. Oxamniquine is an option for S. Mansoni.
Schistosomiasis, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Dysuria and Hematuria in urine
Treatment:
Praziquantel is the preferred drug. Oxamniquine is an option for S. Mansoni.
S. Japonicum S. Mansoni
Unknown Disease
Treatment:
Metrifonate is an option for S. Japnoicum
Unknown Disease
Treatment:
Metrifonate is an option for S. Japnoicum
Classification: Cestodes
Echinoccocus Granulosus (Dog Tapeworm)
Hydatidosis (Hydatid Cyst in body)
Treatment:
Prefered mediactions are Albendazole, Mebendazole, and Praziquantel
Hydatidosis (Hydatid Cyst in body)
Treatment:
Prefered mediactions are Albendazole, Mebendazole, and Praziquantel
Taenia Saginata (Beef Tapeworm)
Usually shows no diseases or symptoms, but on rare conditions diarrhea, epigastric pain, and obstruction can occur.
Treatment:
Prefered medications are Praziquantel and Nicolosamide
Usually shows no diseases or symptoms, but on rare conditions diarrhea, epigastric pain, and obstruction can occur.
Treatment:
Prefered medications are Praziquantel and Nicolosamide
Taenia Solium (Pork Tapeworm)
Taeniasis and Cysticercosis
Treatment:
Prefered medications are Praziquantel and Albendazole
Taeniasis and Cysticercosis
Treatment:
Prefered medications are Praziquantel and Albendazole
Classification: Nematodes
Ascaris Lumbricoides
Ascariasis and Ascardiasis
Treatment:
Mebendazole, Albendazole and Pyrentel Pamoate
Ascariasis and Ascardiasis
Treatment:
Mebendazole, Albendazole and Pyrentel Pamoate
Trichuris Trichuria
Epigastric Pain, Diarrhea, Distention, and Vomitting
Treatment:
Mebendazole or Albendazole
Epigastric Pain, Diarrhea, Distention, and Vomitting
Treatment:
Mebendazole or Albendazole
Enterobius Vermicularis
Pruritis, Insomnia, Irritation
Treatment:
Mebendazole
Pruritis, Insomnia, Irritation
Treatment:
Mebendazole
Necator Americanus
Nectoriasis
Treatment:
Mebendazole or Abendazole
Nectoriasis
Treatment:
Mebendazole or Abendazole
Strongyloides Stercoralis
Pneumonitis and Eosinophilia
Treatment:
Thiabendazole or Mebendazole
Pneumonitis and Eosinophilia
Treatment:
Thiabendazole or Mebendazole
Capillaria Phillepenensis
Severe Diarrhea
Treatment:
Abendazole and Mebendazole
Severe Diarrhea
Treatment:
Abendazole and Mebendazole
Onchocerce Volvus
River blindness and Dermititis
Treatment:
Ivermectin and Diethylcarba-mazine
River blindness and Dermititis
Treatment:
Ivermectin and Diethylcarba-mazine
Ancylostoma Duodenale
Anclytomia-sis
Treatment:
Pyrantel Pamoate, Mebendazole, and Nitrazoxanide
Anclytomia-sis
Treatment:
Pyrantel Pamoate, Mebendazole, and Nitrazoxanide
Loa Loa
Calabar Swelling
Treatment:
Diethyl Carbamazine (DEC)
Calabar Swelling
Treatment:
Diethyl Carbamazine (DEC)
Wuchereria Bancrofti and Brugia Malayi
Lymphatic Filiariasis, Elephanti-asis
Treatment:
Diethyl Carbamazine (DEC)
Lymphatic Filiariasis, Elephanti-asis
Treatment:
Diethyl Carbamazine (DEC)