Symptoms The infection is usually asymptomatic. Transient pulmonary symptoms such as cough, dyspnea, asthma-like symptoms, Löffler syndrome with eosinophilic pulmonary infiltrates occur. The pulmonary symptoms are the result of the larvae migrating into the lungs. Other symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Worm eggs are first found in the stool 7-9 weeks after … Roundworm (Ascaris Lumbricoides)
Symptoms The infection occurs primarily in children and manifests itself primarily in nocturnal itching in the anal region. This is caused by the migration of the female worms to lay eggs in the anal region. Local tickling or pain may also occur, as well as restless sleep and insomnia due to the itching, which leads … Pinworm
Definitions Taeniasis: porcine or bovine tapeworm infection. Cysticercosis: development of pork tapeworm larvae in the human body. Fin or cysticerci: larval form of tapeworms. Symptoms Often asymptomatic Gastrointestinal symptoms, e.g., loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, rooting sensation around the navel, alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal cramps Itching in the anal area Fatigue and … Porcine Tapeworm (Taenia Solium)
Symptoms Often asymptomatic Gastrointestinal symptoms, e.g., loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, rooting sensation around the navel, alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal cramps Itching in the anal area Fatigue and weakness Headache Dizziness Incubation period: 4-10 weeks. After about 10 weeks, the larvae are infectious Causes Bovine tapeworm (Taenia saginata). Reservoir: cattle (intermediate host), … Bovine Tapeworm (Taenia Saginata)
