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Essay / WORMS LICE AND SCABS, THE MOST SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS - 1188
WORMS LICE AND SCABS, THE MOST SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMSWorms, lice and scabies are listed as infestations caused by large parasites that attack the human body for food, shelter and reproduction. Lack of hygiene and overcrowding are the main causes of infection. The best way to prevent parasitic infestations is to take care of personal hygiene, take precautions when consuming food and practice proper washing. Treatment involves treating the affected person and their family members who share the household. Now let's look at each of these more serious health problems separately. Worm infestation. There are many types of worms such as pinworm, tapeworm, dogworm. worm, hookworm and cat worm. They are parasites that need a human host to partially or completely complete their life cycle. How is it spread? Worm infestation is easily spread in several ways. It can either spread directly from one person to another; in others, the eggs undergo some sort of maturity before affecting the host. In some cases, the parasite spends part of its life cycle in the soil before becoming infectious to the host. It is mainly spread by fecal contamination of food. What happens when the egg, larvae or worm enters the host? It enters the host either orally or through the skin. Upon entering the host, the eggs hatch into larvae and migrate to various parts of the human body and produce signs and symptoms. How common is the infestation? Although it is an international health problem, it affects tropical countries more than other countries. More than a billion people worldwide are affected by a worm infestation. There is no racial or sexual predilection. It affects all races and genders equally. Pinworm affects children more than adults. Public awareness is one way... middle of paper ... % of hatched eggs survive as larvae that burrow separately to form smaller bubbles. The larvae molt and become nymphs which molt again before becoming adults. How are we treated? There are special lotions that only a doctor can prescribe. It is applied under the neck after bathing and left overnight and the next day it is washed off under the shower. The usual treatment is one application once a week for two weeks. These lotions contain toxic chemicals Primethirin and Malathion and therefore the instructions given must be followed carefully. It should not be applied to the face, mouth and eyes. Even after treatment, symptoms may persist for a month until the allergic reaction subsides. How can we prevent these serious health problems? Practice good hygiene, shower daily, do not use personal items belonging to others and seek medical advice as soon as symptoms appear. arise.