Nematodes as parasites of human

🌀Nematodes are a type of parasitic worm that can infect humans.

🌀Nematodes are also known as roundworms.

🌀Some nematode parasites of humans are Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworms.

🌀Ascaris lumbricoides is the largest nematode parasite of humans.

🌀Trichuris trichiura is commonly known as the whipworm.

🌀Hookworms are named for the hook-like structures on their heads.

🌀Nematode parasites of humans can cause a variety of symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and anemia.

🌀Pinworms are a type of nematode parasite that is most commonly found in children.

🌀Pinworms are spread through the ingestion of eggs that have been contaminated with fecal matter.

🌀Enterobius vermicularis is the scientific name for pinworms.

🌀Pinworms are typically treated with medications such as mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate.

🌀Toxocara canis is a type of nematode parasite that is commonly found in dogs.

🌀Humans can become infected with Toxocara canis through contact with contaminated soil or dog feces.

🌀In humans, Toxocara canis can cause a condition known as visceral larva migrans.

🌀Visceral larva migrans can cause symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, and eosinophilia.

🌀Eosinophilia is an increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood.

🌀Baylisascaris procyonis is a type of nematode parasite that is commonly found in raccoons.

🌀Humans can become infected with Baylisascaris procyonis through contact with contaminated soil or raccoon feces.

🌀In humans, Baylisascaris procyonis can cause a condition known as neural larva migrans.

🌀Neural larva migrans can cause symptoms such as headache, confusion, and paralysis.

🌀Trichinella spiralis is a type of nematode parasite that is commonly found in pork.

🌀Humans can become infected with Trichinella spiralis by eating undercooked pork.

🌀In humans, Trichinella spiralis can cause a condition known as trichinellosis.

🌀Trichinellosis can cause symptoms such as muscle pain, fever, and swelling.

🌀Wuchereria bancrofti is a type of nematode parasite that is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

🌀Wuchereria bancrofti is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

🌀In humans, Wuchereria bancrofti can cause a condition known as lymphatic filariasis.

🌀Lymphatic filariasis can cause symptoms such as swelling of the legs and genitalia.

🌀Onchocerca volvulus is a type of nematode parasite that is commonly found in Africa.

🌀Onchocerca volvulus is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black flies.

🌀In humans, Onchocerca volvulus can cause a condition known as onchocerciasis, or river blindness.