Presentation (4).pptx by abdul hai on Ascaris lumbricoids

Central university of Kashmir

1. Topic: Medical importance and Veterinary of Ascaris lumbricoids ( Ascariasis) CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR NUNAR CAMPUS Name:Abdul Hai Lone Department:Zoology ( 3 rd Semester) Teacher Incharge:Dr.Aqib Rehman Roll No: 2115-cukmr- 08

2. Contents 1.Brief Introduction of Ascaris lumbricoides 2.Life Cycle 3.Pathogenesity 4.Diagnosis 5.Treatment and 6.Pyrophylaxis /Control.

3. Brief Introduction of Ascaris lumbricoides:Ascariasis

4. 2.Life Cycle Monogenetic parasite Egg stage:Soil 18 days-several weeks Larval stage:Lungs Adult stage:Small intestine 2-3 months Life span 1-2 years.

5. Pathogenesis: Ascariasis Transmission:Embryonated eggs Raw Vegetables Human excreta. Drinking water Mature eggs. Major burden in Tropical and sub-tropical areas Poor sanitation. Children and early adolescents most affected. Pathogenesis by larvae: More injurious Haemorrhage Block intestine and vermiform appendix Wandering habit Pancreatic duct,abdominal walls Interfere with digestion,Peritonitis Pathological lesions Acute Pneumonia in lungs Low grade fever,cough and eosinophilia.

6. Pathogenesis by adult Abdominal pain,stunt growth and dull mental capacity in children. Inflammation Vermiform appendix, gall bladder and common bile duct Toxin Trypsin Protein deficiency. Nutrition robbing Malnutrition. Intestine colic pain,abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea and vomiting.

7. Diagnosis Coprological diagnosis: Elliptical eggs Detection Larvae in sputum Serological test: Antibody and Eosinophilic number. Treatment Mebandazole : 3 days Albendazole : single dose Pyrantel pamoate: single dose Surgery for Severe cases.

8. Prophylaxis Sanitation habits especially in children. Wash,peel and cook Vegetables. Don’t defecate outdoors. Proper sewage disposal. Refrences Images: CDC,KOTPAL,BYJU’S and Wikipedia. Content: CDC,KOTPAL,Meddean.luc and Ibraq mam’s notes.

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