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Common intestinal parasites.

Corry Jeb Kucik1, Gary L Martin, Brett V Sortor

  • 1Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.

American Family Physician
|March 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Common intestinal parasites like pinworm, Giardia, hookworm, and Entamoeba histolytica cause significant illness in the US. Early diagnosis and proper treatment, alongside sanitation, are key to managing these parasitic infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Intestinal parasites are a major cause of illness and death globally and in the United States.
  • Several species, including Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm), Giardia lamblia, Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms), and Entamoeba histolytica, are prevalent.
  • These infections lead to a range of symptoms from mild irritation to severe complications like anemia, malabsorption, and peritonitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common intestinal parasitic infections in the United States.
  • To highlight the clinical manifestations and public health implications of these diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Enterobius vermicularis, Giardia lamblia, hookworms (A. duodenale, N. americanus), and Entamoa histolytica.
  • Summarization of diagnostic methods, including the cellophane tape test, stool ova and parasite studies, serologic assays, and imaging.
  • Compilation of current treatment guidelines and preventive strategies.

Main Results:

  • Pinworm causes irritation; diagnosed by tape test, treated with mebendazole and sanitation.
  • Giardia causes gastrointestinal distress and malabsorption; diagnosed by stool studies, treated with metronidazole; prevention includes hygiene and safe water.
  • Hookworms cause anemia and wasting; diagnosed by fecal egg detection, treated with antihelminthics and iron; prevention involves footwear and sewage treatment.
  • Entamoa histolytica can lead to invasive disease and liver abscesses; diagnosed via stool, serology, biopsy, and imaging; treated with amebicides and abscess aspiration.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of intestinal parasitic infections relies on accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Public health measures, including improved sanitation, hygiene practices, and safe water consumption, are crucial for preventing the spread of these diseases.
  • Integrated approaches combining medical treatment and public health strategies are essential for controlling morbidity and mortality associated with intestinal parasites.

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