Roundworms

Megan Green **What is it?** an infection of digestive tract, a parasitic worm; the nematode  the most common is the threadworm, but there are several different species; whipworm, hookworm, pinworm

**What it does** cause inflammation in intestines, and can affect lymph nodes

**If left untreated...** -can cause muscle tissue damage if encysted into muscles -gastro-intestinal issues
 * -**possible death

**Symptoms** __**larvae state (in lungs):**__ breathing problems, chest pain, coughing __**adult state (intestines):**__ cramps/ nausea, vomit/ diarrhea/ presence of worm or blood, fatigue, muscle soreness -**ascariasis, guinea worm disease, loiasis,** lymphatic filariasis, river blindness, and trichinosis are all diseases that may occur by any of the 3 types of roundworm mentioned

**Most commonly found** area with raw fish or squid is popular, warm and moist climates contaminated food with unwashed hands, many people in an area(contagious)

**Cures**  anti-parasitic drugs, analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antihistamines, and antibiotics, surgery may be considered depending on condition/ type of worm

**Other information** __able to be prevented by__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Avoiding mosquito infested areas <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Cooking/ freezing meat thoroughly <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Deworming pets <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Avoiding contact with pet fesces



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