The appearance of worms y children is not uncommon. At risk are toddlers babies and older children. You need to understand what are the different types of worms and how they can be transmitted. Only prevention can protect your child from this unpleasant phenomenon.
Why are y worms children
There are several ways of infestation y children:
- through insect bites;
- by eating undercooked meat;
- through dirty hands;
- in contact with items that contain helminth eggs;
- through unwashed vegetables and fruit.
High prevalence of parasites among pediatric age group due to the fact that helminth eggs are microscopic in size. They are in Calais, near the anus, on the perineum y a sick child.
Important! To prevent re-infection with worms, it is necessary to wash the bedclothes for the baby on the maximum temperature, after which Pat iron.
The baby can itch, what contributes to the spread of worms. Eggs get on hands, under fingernails, on bedding, and then spread in the environment. Worms can be infected with other children, adults or re-infected the child.
This is especially true of kids who pull everything in his mouth, do not wash their hands before eating. Also a common source of infection with worms is a children's sandpit, especially if it is open.
Another route of infection is eating infected meat that has not passed sufficient heat treatment. Is also a risk as the fish river and the sea.
Important! Do not let your child eat sushi because they are made from raw fish. This can cause infestation of worms. find out what are the first symptoms of worms y children.
Varieties of worms
There are a large number of worms that can attack the human body. They can be not only in the intestine and in other organs, where carried by the bloodstream, liver, lung, heart, brain, eyes, gall bladder.
Remember! To give children a tablet from worms without a doctor's prescription, is strictly prohibited!
The main human parasites are divided into the following groups:
- flukes;
- nematodes;
- cestodes.
General characteristics of nematodes
Nematodes – the most common types of worms in children. To roundworms include:
- whipworm;
- pinworms;
- Trichinella;
- roundworm.
Get them, you can when helminth eggs enter the digestive tract and then deposited in the intestine of the baby. This can occur through dirty hands, by eating unwashed food. Children under one year are also subject to infestation by the nematodes, because they are exploring the world, pulling it into his mouth.
Important! Small children often become infected with worms, because they have not fully developed digestive system. Insufficient amounts of enzymes able to neutralize the parasite eggs that are trapped in the stomach.
Nematodes have a negative impact on the body is not Mature children:
- cause damage to the tissues of the intestine;
- eat nutrients that come from food;
- can cause blockage of the bile ducts;
- nausea, upset his chair;
- the child feels a lack of energy.
Also often develop an allergic reaction to the waste products of the parasites may form a slight rash, dermatitis.
Enterobiasis - pinworms
Enterobiasisy of children is one of the most common diseases, which is caused by the pinworm. Are small worms with a size of 1 cm, which live in the intestines (read as take the analysis on enterobiasis).
Infestation occurs when the eggs of worms enter the digestive system. They are very resistant to environmental influences, do not always die when cleaning disinfectants, but are destroyed by high temperature during boiling.
The eggs of a pinworm can be on the body of a sick toddler, interior items, dishes, toys. So get them very easily.
Important! If the child's chair you have seen white worms – you can be sure that it is pinworms.
The most characteristic symptom in enterobiasis – emergence of severe itching around the anus, especially at night and in the evening. The baby may be difficult to fall asleep, to come back, crying, cranky. In most cases, pinworms are not dangerous to the health of the child, but bring a lot of discomfort.
Ascariasis – symptoms and dangers
Ascariasis is characterized by infection of the human body dangerous parasites – ascaride. They affect not only the bowel, but also lungs, liver, heart.
Worms in the lungs manifested by such symptoms:
- increasing the temperature to 38°C;
- the appearance of sputum with blood;
- dry cough;
- weakness and body aches.
Important! With the defeat of the ascaride of the body may develop asthma, pneumonia and bronchitis.
It is also often increasing the lymph nodes, spleen, a rash on the body.
After 2-3 months the roundworm penetrate into the intestine, then there are various disorders of the digestive system:
- diarrhea;
- constipation;
- nausea;
- flatulence.
Important! Worms in the liver can block the bile duct than to provoke the appearance of jaundice.
Cestodes y child
To the cestode parasites include:
- specimen;
- beef tapeworm;
- dog tapeworm;
- Echinococcus;
- tapeworm broad;
- pork tapeworm.
Tapeworms feed on the nutrients that come from food – vitamin B12, folic acid and others. But the poison of toxic waste that remain after their life.
The symptoms of cestodes are:
- any unexplained loss or weight gain;
- disorders of the digestive system;
- pain in the abdomen;
- fatigue;
- decrease in immunity.
The main mode of cestode infection is consumption of undercooked meat, which contains the eggs of worms. Dog tapeworm is common in children who are constantly in contact with dogs.
Important! A feature of these parasites is that they can reach 40-50 m and live in human intestines for up to 20 years.
Trematodes – features
Parasites, the trematode species include:
- Siberian Fluke;
- paragonimiasis;
- schistosomiasis;
- the liver Fluke.
Flukes can live in the intestine, liver, lungs and other organs. Helminth eggs are carried through the bloodstream to all organs and systems of man.
Important! Flatworms also called flukes, because on your body they have suction cups. Thanks to them they eat.
The main route of infection is through poorly cooked meat, fish, by drinking contaminated water.
Symptoms that indicate the presence of flat worms:
- the appearance of dermatitis;
- abdominal pain;
- enlargement of the liver;
- the appearance of jaundice;
- disorders of the chair;
- anemia.
Giardiasis in children
Giardiasis cause Giardia – microorganisms that infect the intestine. Infection occurs via oocysts that are excreted in the feces of the sick person. They can survive for long periods in the environment until contact with a child.
Important! Enough to swallow a few cysts (see what Giardia cysts) to become infected with giardiasis.
Often the disease is asymptomatic and disappears after a few weeks without treatment. Sometimes there is indigestion, fever, abdominal pain, the child may lose weight.
Infestation kids are not uncommon. It is important to observe the rules of hygiene, washing hands often, to accustom the baby to take toys in their mouth to prevent this unpleasant phenomenon. Discover y of the child symptoms which are characterized by the presence of worms, it is necessary to consult a doctor.