Helminthiases are a group of diseases caused by parasitic worms.
The worms can colonize the intestines, lungs, gallbladder and bile ducts of humans. Parasites cause mechanical damage to internal organs, the residues of helminths lead to poisoning. For humans, trichinosis is also very dangerous because it suppresses the immune system, aggravates other diseases, increases fatigue, reduces intestinal absorption, and reduces the effectiveness of vaccination. . . You may be infected. worms from drinking dirty water or unwashed foodIn rare cases, the disease is transmitted by the skin or the air.
Classification of helminthic diseases
By localizing:
- Intestinal tract.These include ascariasis, strongyloidiasis, trichiasis, uterine dilatation, etc. v.
- Lung.This group includes tominxosis and paragonimosis.
- Tissue.This group includes schistosomiasis, helminthiasis, filariasis and filariasis.
- Hepatobiliary system.This group includes fascioliasis, fascioliasis, and fascioliasis.
By stage:
- Sharp.Heartworm disease usually appears 2-4 weeks after infection. Depending on the severity of the helminthic invasion, signs of helminthic infection are observed from 1 week to several months, after which the disease becomes chronic.
- Chronic.The clinical manifestations of chronic helminthiasis depend on the species characteristics of the parasites. In the presence of helminths with larval reproduction (filariae or strongyloidiasis), allergic manifestations persist for a long time. In other forms of the disease, symptoms depend on the number, size, and location of the parasites in the body.
Trichinosis and micronutrient deficiency
After settling in the human body, the parasite feeds on blood and tissue fluids, absorbing nutrients. To grow and reproduce, helminths first need trace elements, which leads to a decrease in their content in the body. The consequence of helminthiasis can be a deficiency of the following trace elements:
Zinc deficiency.Causes prostatitis, infertility, dwarfism, parakeratosis (like scabies or scabies), various tumors and many other pathologies.
Selenium deficiency.Leads to a decrease in immunity, can provoke the development of malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, mammary glands, prostate gland.
Burn I car.It causes growth retardation in children, impaired puberty, and underdeveloped reproductive organs. If iodine deficiency is present, mental retardation can result, leading to dementia.
Lack of Manganese.May cause brittle bones, weight loss, convulsions, dermatitis and degeneration of the genitourinary tract.
Lack of chromium.Fatigue, sugar intolerance (borderline diabetes), growth retardation, increased cholesterol.
Signs of helminthiasis
- fever;
- various skin rashes;
- facial swelling, conjunctivitis;
- Upper respiratory tract infection;
- liquid stools;
- in children, angina, lymphadenitis;
- bronchospasm, infiltrates in the lungs, pneumonia;
- Myocarditis;
- Hepatitis;
- meningitis.
Symptoms (clinical picture) of helminthiasis
Acute helminthic infection.For this form of helminth infection
Signs of an allergic reaction are generally characteristic: itchy rash on the skin, fever, swollen lymph nodes, muscle and joint pain. Acute helminthic infections often lead to the development of pulmonary syndrome, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal disturbances. At the same time, the liver and spleen increase in size, and symptoms from the central nervous system may appear.
Chronic helminthic disease.In many forms of helminthiasis, the parasitism of a single individual progresses without any unpleasant symptoms. Characteristic signs of helminthiasis appear in the presence of large worms (roundworms, broad tapeworms, etc. ). Symptoms depend on the type and location of the parasite. With intestinal helminthiasis, pain syndromes, dyspepsia and neurasthenia are observed. Ascariasis can cause pancreatitis, obstructive jaundice, and intestinal obstruction. Enterobiasis is characterized by itching in the anus at night. With clonorchiasis and opisthorchiasis, hepatitis, cholecystitis and various lesions of the gastrointestinal tract can develop.
Helminthiasis and infectious diseases
Worm infestation increases the risk of infectious diseases. Worms reduce immunity and depress the whole body. Thus, the parasite opens up free access to the body's tissues for bacteria and viruses. Heartworm disease can be accompanied by the following infectious diseases.
Toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasmosis).It is an infectious disease that affects humans and animals. You can get toxoplasmosis through transfusion of contaminated blood, eating foods made from unprocessed meat or fish, or coming into contact with a patient's stool. Toxoplasmosis is transmitted from mother to child during intrauterine development. Infection can cause fetal death or spontaneous abortion. Among infants infected with toxoplasmosis, there is a high risk of death.
Chlamydia.An infectious disease that occurs in rodents, cats, and humans. May be accompanied by fever, rhinitis, conjunctivitis and pneumonia. Affects organs of vision, reproductive and respiratory systems. Chlamydia is transmitted by airborne droplets, contact, and sexual contact.
Toksokara.The disease is observed in humans, pets, rodents. Toxocar eggs remain viable for months in dry manure. You can get the infection from contact with animal hair or through the soil. This disease is accompanied by severe allergies and pathologies of internal organs.
Diagnosis and treatment of helminthiasis
How to identify helminths?
The prevention of helminthiasis is mainly in compliance with strict hygiene standards. It is unacceptable to drink raw water and eat poorly processed or unfamiliar foods (fish, meat). Early detection of people infected with parasites is also important in prevention. The diagnosis of helminthiasis is made by identification of the larvae and eggs of the helminths. Usually they are localized in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract, so the most common method is stool analysis.
In some cases, standard methods for diagnosing helminthiasis are not effective. For example, some parasites do not lay eggs for a long time, and therefore cannot be found in feces. An innovative method that allows you to determine the presence of helminths and assess the general condition of the body by the iris of the eye. This method is based on the fact that each organ has a projection on a certain segment of the "iris", where it transmits information about its state through the visceral centers of the brain. Such a diagnosis of helminths allows you to detect parasites even in cases where the usual test for helminth eggs is negative.
How to get rid of helminths?
An effective, safe and proven means of eliminating the penetration of helminths and replenishing the necessary trace elements in the body is an anthelmintic complex, which improves health inseveral main areas at once:
- improve immunity;
- normalize metabolism;
- improve the enzymatic function of the stomach, pancreas, intestines;
- eliminate signs of allergies;
- normalizes the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, v. v.
Anti-parasitic wellness program Chương
To get rid of helminths, it is necessary to use a broad-spectrum antiparasitic drug for 3 months. Between each month of enrollment should be 7 days off.