Ascaris Lumbricoides Flashcards
1
Q
How is an ascaris infection contracted?
A
Ingest embryonated eggs
2
Q
Where do the ascaris adult worms reside and how do they get there?
A
In small intestine
Larva penetrate small intestine, reaches liver, to heart and penetrates through alveoli then climbs to epiglottis and gets swallowed
3
Q
Im what environment do you get ascaris infections?
A
Urban and rural
4
Q
What are the symptoms of an ascaris infection?
A
Proportional to worm burden Asymptomatic Lofflers syndrome SBO in under 10s Wandering worms can cause perforation/peritonitis/biliary obstruction
5
Q
How do you diagnose ascaris lumbricoides?
A
Fertilised eggs in stool
Larvae in sputum
Eosinophilia
6
Q
How do you treat an ascaris infection?
A
Albendazole or mebendazole
