Onchocerca volvulus is a nematode that is found in the tropics. The harmful parasite can cause river blindness in humans. What is Onchocerca volvulus? The term “Onchocerca” comes from Greek and translates as “tail” or “hook”. The Latin term “volvulus” means “to roll” or “to turn”. Onchocerca volvulus belongs to the filariae, which form a … Onchocerca Volvulus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
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)
Products Netobimin is commercially available as an oral suspension for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1989. Structure and properties Netobimin (C14H20N4O7S2, Mr = 420.5 g/mol) is a prodrug of albendazole. Effects Netobimin (ATCvet QP52AC06) has antihelminthic properties. Indications For treatment of infestations of gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms, tapeworms, and liver flukes in … Netobimin
Indications Antihelminthics are used to treat worm infections and, in some cases, protozoa. Active ingredients Imidazoles / benzimidazoles: Mebendazole (Vermox). Pyrantel (Cobantril) Other: Pyrvinium (Pyrcon, Molevac, Germany). Albendazole (Zentel) Aminoglycosides: Paromomycin (Humatin) Other: Ivermectin (Stromectol, import from France, in many countries not in the approved and not on sale). Niclosamide (not commercially available in many … Antihelminthics (Vermifuge)
Products Albendazole is commercially available as chewable tablets and as a suspension (zentel). It was approved in many countries in 1993. Structure and properties Albendazole (C12H15N3O2S, Mr = 265.3 g/mol) exists as a white to slightly yellowish powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a benzimidazole derivative and is completely biotransformed after absorption. … Albendazole
Wuchereria bancrofti is the name given to a species of nematode. It is a parasite that infects the lymphatic vessels of humans. What is Wuchereria bancrofti? Wuchereria bancrofti is called a parasite that belongs to the nematode family. Like other nematode species, for example Brugia timori and Brugia malayi, it is capable of colonizing the … Wuchereria Bancrofti: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Giardiasis is an infection of the intestine caused by parasites. The disease is more common in childhood and is easily treatable with antibiotics. There are approximately 200 million new infections worldwide each year, and giardiasis occurs primarily in tropical countries. What is giardiasis? Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by single-celled parasites that leads to … Giardiasis (Lambliasis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
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)
Albendazole serves as an anthelmintic and is consequently used for worm infections. By taking it, worms are killed in the intestine and deworming is achieved. Albendazole should not be taken during pregnancy. What is albendazole? Albendazole is counted among the anthelmintics. These are medications used to treat worm infections. Albendazole is counted among the anthelmintics. … Albendazole: Effects, Uses & Risks
Fox tapeworms are parasites that live at the expense of their intermediate hosts and primary hosts, nesting in their tissues. The endoparasites primarily use rodents as intermediate hosts, weaken them, and, along with the animal, are ingested by larger mammals such as foxes. For humans, fox tapeworm infection is often fatal if untreated. What are … Fox Tapeworms: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
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)
