Ascariasis Flashcards
1
Q
Other name
A
Round worm
2
Q
Causative Agent
A
Ascarasis Lumbricoides
3
Q
Mode of Transmission
A
1.Fecal/oral
2.5Fs(Finger, Food, Fomites, Feces, Flies)
4
Q
Acute Stage S/SX
A
First Cue:Vomiting with worms
Mild-Moderate Abdominal discomfort
5
Q
Severe Stage S/SX
A
Severe abdominal pain
Severe vomiting
S/sx of dehydration
Sleep pattern disturbance/Insomnia
Restlessness
6
Q
Tx
A
1.Albendazole 400 mg single dose for adult, half in children
2.Mebendazole 100 mg BID x 3 days/ 500 mg PO once
3.Ivermectin 150-200 mg/kg PO once
