What is Trichuris trichiura?
The Trichuris trichiura also known as him human trichuriasis, is a round worm that causes infection in the large intestine of humans.
This worm is known as such, because it looks like a rope with several rings from end to end. The worm has a narrow esophagus, and a thick rectum. These worms are usually pink, and the size is usually between 2 and 6 cm. Generally, the female is usually larger than the male.
The female can get to put more than 8,000 eggs daily. These little eggs travel through the feces of humans. Within 2 to 3 weeks, these eggs mature and enter the infection stage.
If humans eat the eggs, these automatically begin to grow in the small intestine, in turn use the nutrients of the bodies to multiply and grow.
Most of the trichuriasis move to the intestine, penetrating the mucosa until they reach adulthood. Infections that involve the presence of worms involve intestinal parts of the large intestine.
Tricuriasis is one of three soil-borne infections. The others are ascariasis and the hookworm. This is considered an infection of little attention, according to the disease control centers, and the different Ministries of Public Health.
Treatment of Trichuris trichiura
Doctors recommend a series of medicines for the trichuris trichiura parasite of which we can mention the following:
• You can take a tablet mebendazole 100 mg for 3 days.
• In cases where it is necessary, you can take a portion of mebendazole 500 mg, as long as your doctor prescribes it.
•Albendazole 400 mg for 3 days.
• Ivermectin 200 mg one for 3 days.
Always remember that these types of medications are strong, therefore, it is not recommended using them during pregnancy. It is definitely harmful to the health of the fetus.
Doctors also recommend, to avoid infection of the parasite trichuris trichiura, wash your hands frequently and have good personal hygiene.
How is Trichuris trichiura transmitted?
Usually trichuriasis develops in tropical areas, where human feces are used as fertilizer. Also, they are present where people defecate on the floor. The infection can be spread, either orally or by fecal matter.
Minor infections are usually non-symptomatic (the carrier may not realize he is infected).
More severe infections cause a lot of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and anorexia. He often produces children; anemia and weight loss.
For him diagnosis of trichuriasis, doctors, usually laboratories, use a sample of feces, and look for characteristic infections of this parasite.
The treatment with ivermectin in some patients, it can cause a very serious side effect and severe reactions. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking any type of medication, or go to the nearest care center in your community.