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What are the complications of worm infestation?

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Created: 2022-06-01 13:18:09

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Potential complications of tapeworm infestation include the following: Systemic cysticercosis. Cyst rupture (hydatid cyst rupture rare ) Vitamin B-12 deficiency. Obstruction of the appendix or pancreatic or bile ducts (rare) Intestinal obstruction (rare) Cholangitis (rare) Cholecystitis (rare) Pancreatitis.


What are the risk factors of worm infestation?

Humid and hot tropical climate, lack of access to potable water, poor hygiene, illiteracy, and poverty are the major risk factor for intestinal worm infections.

What damage can worms cause?

They can affect the lungs, intestines, liver, and other parts of the body. Liver flukes affect the liver, gallbladder, and bile duct. Two types, Clonorchis and Opisthorchis, can enter the body when a person eats contaminated raw or undercooked: fish.

What are the symptoms of worm infestation?

Symptoms of Worm Infections in ChildrenNausea and vomiting.Pain abdomen.Loss of appetite.Sometimes weight loss despite eating too frequently.Itching around anus and painful urination- These are commonly seen in thread worm infection. ... Diarrhea and passing worms with stools.Signs and Symptoms of Worm Infestation - Paras Hospitals

Which diseases is caused by worm?

(i) Malaria (ii) Filaria (Elephantiasis) (iii) Amoebiasis, (iv) Ascariasis, (v) Pneumonia. Q. Ascariasis is caused by worms that get transmitted through contaminated food and water.

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