By ULY CLINIC

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Ascariasis

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Introduction

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Is a small intestinal infestation caused by Ascaris lumbricoides which leads to malnutrition, iron deficiency anaemia, impaired growth and cognition in susceptible hosts. It is most common infestation in children and it is acquired through ingestion of contaminated food and water. 

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Diagnostic Criteria

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• Chronic Diarrhea

• Steatorrhea 

• Malnutrition 

• Chronic Cough (loffers’s syndrome)

• Intestinal obstruction 

• Obstructive jaundice PLUS

• Evidence of ova or worms on wet mount stool examination

 

Pharmacological Treatment

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• Mebendazole (PO) 500mg as a single dose or 100mg 12 hourly for 3 days.   

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• Albendazole (PO) 400mg as a single dose. 

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Updated on, 2.11.2020

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References

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1. STG