ORGANISM INFECTIVE STAGE HABITAT SOURCE & PATHOLOGY DIAGNOSIS TREATMEN

TRANSMISSION T&
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Article I. NEMATODE

1. Ascaris Embryonated egg Small Contami Vague Abdominal discomfort Direct Fecal
lumbricoides (Fertilized egg intestine nated Acute colicky pains smear
mammilated) HO & NAKAMURAS SIGN Kato thick
food Lactose intolerance smear
Ingestion Kato Kats
; oral

2. Trichuris Embryonated egg Large Petechial haemorrhage DFS

trichiura Japanesse intestine Small pinpoint Kato Thick
lantern egg bleeding Smear
Lemon/footb Heavy worm burden
all-shaped Trichuris Dysentery
Syndrome
Rectal Prolapse (Prolaptus
recti)
Anemia
Poor appetite
Wasting
Stunting
Reduced intellectual &
cognitive Development.
(IDA)
3. Hookworms
Necator Filariform larva Small Skin at the site of entry DFS: Cons:
americanu intestine Ground itch rapid
s Dew itch clearance
Ancylosto Lungs
ma Bronchitis
duodenum Pneumonitis
Small intestine
Abdominal apin
Steatorrhea or
diarrhea w/ blood &
mucus