A Vital Role in Human Life by Worms - “Strongyloidiasis”

Strongyloidiasis is a human parasite disease caused by strongloides. It is present mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. People catch this infection when their skin comes in contact with soil contaminated with the worms. Abdominal pain, rash, weight loss, diarrhoea, vomiting and wheezing are the signs and symptoms of this illness. Stool examination, complete blood count, blood test analysis for antigen and duodenal aspiration are the following investigations for identifying this disease. Ivermectin, thiabondazole are the drug of choice to treat this infection. Septicemia, malnutrition, Eosinophil pneumonia are the complication may occur during this illness. Good personal hygiene can reduce the risk of this disease.