Analysis on worms

Analyses on worms can be different. The most common type of this kind of analysis is the study of feces for the presence of a helminth eggs. Furthermore, in some cases, a blood analysis on the presence therein of antibodies Antibodies - "soldiers' immunity   to particular helminths.

What helminth infections and how they occur

Worms - a worms that infest the human body and cause disease are called helminthiasis. The most common forms of helminthiasis in our country with a temperate climate are the roundworms (nematodes), belt (cestodes) and trematodes (flukes).

Most helminthisms proceed in two stages. At an early stage, the introduction of worms and its overall effect on the body: increased body temperature, metabolism Metabolism: The basis of life of all living things Allergic reactions, changes in the central nervous system. Then begins a later stage, which lasts for a long time and shows symptoms associated with "place of residence" of a helminth.

Often helminth infections accompanied by anemia, vitamin deficiency and various disorders of the immune processes and metabolism. Worms poison the body products of their vital functions, causing an allergic disposition of the body and the formation of allergic diseases (allergic rhinitis, asthma), destroy the intestinal wall, causing bleeding and even perforation of the intestine. Large worms are able to occlude the lumen of the intestine and cause of his obstruction.

Such expressed violations made vital identification helminthiasis.

Fecal egg worms

Fecal helminth eggs held under suspicion of worm infestations and as a prophylactic measure for the possible detection of asymptomatic disease. In most cases examination of feces is performed under a microscope. But in some cases, worms are detected and on the eye (eg, in the presence of feces tapeworm segments).

To analyze feces are collected in a special container with a tight-fitting lid (not more than a third of the container), a special spoon (it is attached to the container, which can be obtained in the laboratory prior to the study).

The container must be signed with the data of the patient and the time of collection of the material. The latter is very important - the study should be conducted on the same day. If the material is sent to the lab immediately, it must be stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of not higher than 8 ° C.

The study of feces can be detected not only the eggs of intestinal worms (eg ascarids, pinworm, whipworm), and tapeworm segments (they can be found without a microscope). So you can find out, for example, bovine and pork tapeworm, broad fish tapeworm.

The blood test for antibodies to various helminths

Tpihinellez small round worms called Trichinella. Infection with this helminthiasis occurs by eating properly cooked meat, which is initially the larvae of worms. In the gastrointestinal tract worms mature and begin to produce new larvae. These larvae through the lymphatic and circulatory system are spread throughout the body and deposited in the muscles.

A sign of trichinosis Trichinosis - when life is at stake   are severe pain in the muscles, fever, swelling, Prevention and treatment of edema - it is important to understand the root cause   face. The combination of these symptoms with the use of not completely processed meats raises the suspicion for trichinosis. To confirm the diagnosis carried out blood tests to detect antibodies to Trichinella. This is a very accurate method, which helps to reliably establish the diagnosis of trichinosis.

Trichinella antibodies to appear about two weeks after infection, and their number reaches a maximum in 1 - 3 months. This slow rise in antibodies forces repeated analysis after 15 - 20 days after the first in that if it is negative or equivocal. Antibodies to Trichinella persist in the blood after the disease for at least two years.

Equally informative are both blood tests for antibodies to echinococcus, opistorhisov, toxocara.

Ascaris during pregnancy

Ascariasis - a very dangerous disease for pregnant women, as the larvae of Ascaris can cross the placenta and enter the fetus. In addition, the toxins released Ascaris, a negative impact on the body of the pregnant woman - she intensified nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen.

How do roundworm on the mother

Ascaris - a roundworm, which can reach a length of 40 cm. The only source of infection of ascariasis is a sick person, which are transmitted from faeces eggs of Ascaris with infective larvae. After getting into the human organism larvae are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and enter first into the tail vein and then to liver and to the lungs. They may also fall into the bloodstream in any body, but do not develop there. In the lungs the larvae under the effect of reducing the bronchial tubes are gradually moving to the mouth and swallowed again. Then the larvae from developing a mature individual who resides in the small intestine.

This method of infection and migration of the larvae causes different symptoms. In adults, the migration phase of ascariasis usually goes unnoticed. However, in some patients, particularly pregnant women, can appear symptoms such as malaise, weakness, fever, dry cough Dry cough - whether to worry about it? Sometimes - cough, and with a touch of blood in it. There may be also a pain in the right hypochondrium, and enlarged liver and spleen.

In the second, the intestinal phase of ascariasis is a sign of loss of appetite, malaise, weakness, fatigue, headache, dizziness Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet , Nausea, vomiting, cramping abdominal pain Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms . All these symptoms can be easily confused with the symptoms of pregnancy, and not give them value. It is therefore important to carry out all the studies prescribed by the doctor, in a list which includes the study of feces on helminth eggs.

Ascariasis can produce serious complications such as intestinal obstruction and penetration of ascarids in the biliary tract obstruction with the common bile duct. These complications often require surgical intervention that pregnancy is not desirable at all.

How to act on the fetus roundworm

If the mother suffers from ascariasis, it is quite possible infective larvae from entering the bloodstream into the body of the fetus. Very often the larvae of Ascaris settle in the lungs of the fetus after birth, it leads to the development of pneumonia Pneumonia - Symptoms and Causes , Bronchitis, as well as a frequent "colds" and allergic diseases that are virtually untreatable.

They can penetrate in the fetal liver, causing hepatitis and jaundice occurring for a long time, the origin of which it is possible sometimes not immediately.

How to prevent and detect ascariasis time during pregnancy

It is very important during pregnancy planning to pass a comprehensive examination of all possible and treat infections, including worm infestation because ascariasis treated during pregnancy is much more difficult. During pregnancy also need to comply strictly with all hygiene requirements: as often as possible to wash your hands carefully handle all the fruits and vegetables that are eaten raw. To do this, they must first be washed under running water with soap and a brush, and then pour over boiling water.

If you suspect to ascariasis, the blood test for the presence of antibodies to roundworm - it allows you to identify the disease at an early stage, the stage of the migration of the larvae in the blood and internal organs. The reason for putting these analyzes may be the appearance of allergic reactions such as rash, passing the long-term rhinitis, bronchospasm. This may also be occurring for a long time and not treatable fungal diseases, pain in the liver, malaise, insomnia, fatigue, low-grade fever.

How is ascariasis pregnant women

Treatment of ascariasis in pregnant women may carry a doctor, coordinating all their appointments with the general condition of women and children. Most often as an anthelmintic drug is given piperazine, which is low in toxicity and virtually no side effects. They are also used geptilrezortsin, Sankofa, oxygen therapy and various combinations of methods.