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Ascaris lumbricoides Flashcards

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3RD CAUSATIVE AGENT

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Ascaris lumbricoides

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DISEASE

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Ascariasis

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TRANSMISSION

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Transmitted by food contaminated by soil containing eggs

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PATHOGENIC

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In the lungs, tiny larvae cause some pulmonary symptoms (ascaris pneumonia)
Malnutrition
Migration of worms (mouth, ears, nose)

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TREATMENT

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mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate

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PREVENTION

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Proper disposal of human waste

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