{"product_id":"2940046597530","title":"Intestinal Parasitic Diseases, A Simple Guide to These Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntestinal Parasitic Diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are Intestinal Parasitic Diseases?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntestinal Parasitic diseases are illnesses in developing countries which are caused by drinking or coming in contact with food or water contaminated by human or animal feces which have these parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most common of these parasites are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Protozoa\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Amebiasis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Giardiasis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Roundworms and threadworms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoundworms:\u003cbr\u003ea. Ascaris\u003cbr\u003eb. Strongyloides\u003cbr\u003ec. Trichinosis\u003cbr\u003ed. Hookworms\u003cbr\u003e(Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThreadworms (pinworms)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Human Tapeworms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Schistosomiasis or flukes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost parasites remain in the intestines while others travel outside the intestines to invade other organs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost tapeworms and roundworms develop in the human body and lay their eggs there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eggs then pass out of the body through feces and can infest others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren are most frequently infected with these parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntestinal parasites occur in areas with poor sanitation and are most common in tropical developing countries on the African, Asian, and South American continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Are Intestinal Parasites Spread?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntestinal parasites can live in the soil for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey may penetrate the body through the skin or if contaminated soil is ingested accidentally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome parasites live in animals such as pigs and cows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople can be infested with these parasites by eating undercooked and raw meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eggs of some intestinal parasites pass through an infested person's gastrointestinal tract and into feces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe parasite then can spread to other people through contact with the feces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA person may become infested by touching his or her mouth after contact with feces with the parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParasites can spread when a person:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Eats contaminated food such as unwashed raw fruits or vegetables, which can carry parasites from the soil or from people who have handled them\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Drinks water contaminated by feces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwimming in contaminated water also may result in infestation by certain parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParasitic intestinal infestations often occur in outbreaks, when several people have symptoms at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is especially likely if many people come into contact with the same supply of contaminated food or water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Are Intestinal Parasitic Diseases Diagnosed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The feces of suspected patients are examined for evidence of parasites, such as eggs, larvae, or adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Blood samples can be taken to check for antibodies to specific parasites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. To detect pinworms, doctors often request that patients take a \"tape test at the anus.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Are Intestinal Parasitic Diseases Treated?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild cases require little or no treatment and the parasites eventually disappear on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedication used to treat the illnesses varies with the type of infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoctors may use antibiotics or antiparasitic medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren must stay out of daycare until they have been treated adequately and can no longer spread the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Intestinal Parasitic Diseases Cause Medical Complications?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Dehydration is the most common general complication of intestinal parasite infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInfants and young children are particularly vulnerable to dehydration and nutrition problems when they become infected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. In people with weak immune systems (such as people undergoing chemotherapy), infants, and the elderly, these infections can be fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Intestinal obstruction due to the parasites or intussusceptions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Spread to the brain, liver or heart may be dangerous and life threatening\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Intestinal Parasitic Diseases\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Amoebiasis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Giardiasis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Schistosomiasis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Threadworms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Round worms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Tape worms\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47166720639216,"sku":"2940046597530","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046597530_p0.jpg?v=1763695765","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046597530","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}