Parasitic Infestations/Pinworms

Question 1

Parasite (Greek) =

Answer 1

Beside (Para) Sitos (Food)

Question 2

There can be over ___ types in the human body.

Answer 2

100

Question 3

4 Major Categories of Parasite:

Answer 3

Protozoa
Trematoda
Cestoda
Nematoda

Question 4

Most common in humans are:

Answer 4

Nematodes (Roundworm)

Question 5

Seatworm infection, thread worm infection, enterobiasis or oxyuriasis…all types of:

Answer 5

Pinworm

Question 6

Pinworms travel:

Answer 6

Oral or Anal

Question 7

Symptoms of Pinworms:

Answer 7

Itching/irritation of the anus or vagina Digestive disorders
Insomnia
Irritability or nervousness

Question 8

Pinworms can survive ______ outside the host.

Answer 8

2-3 Weeks

Question 9

Mode of Transmission:

Answer 9

Ingestion of Eggs!

Question 10

Eggs are picked up from:

Answer 10

Bed linens, underwear and pajamas, towels
Toilets
Food
Drinking glasses and utensils
Toys

Question 11

Once eggs are in the body they…

Answer 11

Hatch in small intestine!

Question 12

Once hatched in the small intestine:

Answer 12

Heads attach to sides and travel out the anus to lay more eggs.

Question 13

Signs to look for: (Diagnostics)

Answer 13

Fecal thread-like white worms
Tape on anus over night
Blisters on inside of lower lip
Wiping of nose
Grinding of teeth
Dark circles under eyes
Itchy anus and vagina

Question 14

How do we treat pinworm?

Answer 14

High protein, low carb diet.
Hand washing, clean clothing
Pinworm Medicine!