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 Moxidectin is commercially available as a mono- and combination preparation as a solution, injection solution, oral gel, and spot-on preparation for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1999. In 2018, a drug was approved in the U.S. for the treatment of onchocerciasis (river blindness). Structure and properties Moxidectin (C37H53NO8, Mr = … Moxidectin
Products Febantel is commercially available in combination tablet and suspension form as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Febantel (C20H22N4O6S, Mr = 446.5 g/mol) is a sample zimidazole and a guanidine derivative. It exists as a colorless powder and is insoluble in water and alcohol due … Febantel
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
Products In Germany, niclosamide is commercially available in the form of chewable tablets (Yomesan). In many countries, the drug is not registered. Structure and properties Niclosamide (C13H8Cl2N2O4, Mr = 327.1 g/mol) is a chlorinated and nitrated benzamide and salicylic acid derivative. It exists as yellowish white to yellowish fine crystals and is practically insoluble in … Niclosamide
Depending on the type of worms, a worm infestation can cause severe symptoms in humans. Therefore, this should always be eliminated with an adequate vermifuge or anthelmintic. What are anthelmintics? Eating garlic in pressed or cooked form can also help to expel the worms. A vermifuge, also called an anthelmintic, is a medicine used to … Anthelmintic Drugs: Effects, Uses & Risks
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)
Products Doramectin is commercially available as a pour-on solution (solution for pouring on) and as a solution for injection. It has been approved exclusively as a veterinary drug in many countries since 1995. Structure and properties Doramectin (C50H74O14, Mr = 899.1 g/mol) is a macrocyclic lactone and belongs to the avermectins. It is formed by … Doramectin
Symptoms Bath dermatitis manifests as a red, inflamed, and allergic rash with a severe and uncomfortable itching sensation. Burning and tingling also occur. The injection sites of the cercariae are recognizable as reddened spots, papules, pustules or small blisters. Mild discomfort may already occur in the water, but symptoms develop with a time delay of … Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer’s Itch)
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)
Symptoms The disease is commonly seen on the lower extremities and buttocks and manifests as intensely itchy, reddened, straight or curved ducts in the skin that grow regularly in one direction. The infestation may persist for weeks to months without treatment, and older ducts become crusted over time. Complications include secondary infections and skin afflictions. … Larva Migrans Cutanea
