Roundworm eggs live in soil that is contaminated by feces. The eggs can get into the body through the mouth. The infection can then spread from person to person via infected feces. Symptoms may include worms in a bowel movement or coming from the nose or mouth, vomiting, and stomach pain.
How does a child get roundworms?
Children become infected with this disease more often than adults. The illness often develops after a child puts his hands in his mouth after playing in soil contaminated by feces containing the roundworm eggs. Eating unwashed fruit or vegetables that were grown in contaminated soil can also cause ascariasis.
How do you know if your child has roundworms?
Symptoms of roundworms in children1Worms that resemble earthworms in a bowel movement.2Worms coming out of the nose or mouth.3Stomach pain.4Coughing.5Loss of appetite.6Fever.7Wheezing.8Weight loss or failure to grow.Roundworm Infections - St. Louis Children's Hospital
How do you get rid of roundworms in children?
In most cases, roundworms can be easily treated by taking a medicine that kills the worms in about 3 days. Talk with your child's healthcare provider about the risks, benefits, and possible side effects of all medicines. Medicines often used in the U.S. are: Albendazole.
What are the symptoms of a child with worms?
Worms in kids: signs and symptomsitchiness around the bottom and/or vagina, which is usually worse at night.a bottom that looks red on lighter skin or brown, purple or grey on darker skin.restlessness.Worms in kids | Raising Children Network
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