appendicitis

Question 1

Answer 1

• Sections of E. vermicularis are seen in the intestinal lumen
• These parasites do not invade tissue
• When found in cases of appendicitis, their presence is thought to be incidental

Question 2

how is appendicitis treated?

Answer 2

• appendectomy - removal
• antibiotics - treat infection + inflammation

Question 3

appendicitis symptoms

Answer 3

• right iliac fossa pain
• nausea
• low grade fever
• changes in bowel movements