Ascariasis

Question 1

Ascariasis is also called as?

Answer 1

Round worm

Question 2

Causative Agent

Answer 2

Ascaris Lumbricoides

Question 3

Mode of Transmission

Answer 3

Fecal/Oral
5Fs (Finger, Food, Fly, Feces, Fomites)

Question 4

Acute Stage s/s

Answer 4

1. First cue: vomiting with worms
2. Abdominal discomfort (mild-moderate)

Question 5

Severe stage s/s

Answer 5

SSSSR
1. Severe abd pain
2. Severe vomiting
3. s/s of dehydration
4. Sleep pattern disturbances
5. Restlessness

Question 6

Treatment

Answer 6

AMI
1. Albendazole 400 mg single dose for adult, half in children
2. Mebendazole 100 mg BID for 3 days; 500 mg PO once
3. Ivermectin 150 to 200 mg/kg PO once