(round worm), trichuris trichura (whipworm), Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworm). These four helminthes are commonly associated with malnutrition, including anemia. Pregnant women are at risk of nutritional deficiencies caused by helminthes infections Soil-transmitted helminthes have been as causing impairment of growth and nutrition. The hookworm damage the intestinal mucosa leading to bleeding, loss of iron and anemia infections
INTRODUCTION Helminthes in the field of microbiology refers to all groups of parasitic worms namely; cestodes (tapeworms), tremadodes (flukes) and nematodes (round worms). Soil transmitted helminthes refers to a group of parasitic diseases in humans transmitted through contaminated soil. These infections are caused by round worms such as Ancylostoma duodenale , Necator americanus, Ascaris lumbricoides, and Trichuris trichuria. Soil transmitted helminthes diseases have become the most common parasitic
trichuira 795 million, and hookworms 740 million (Desilva et., 2003). Chronic and intense soil transmitted helminthes can contribute to malnutrition and iron-deficiency anemia and also can adversely affect physical and mental growth in childhood (Drake et al.,2000.,Stephenson et al.,2000., Hotez et al.,2004). This parasitic infection is caused mainly by four main species of worms. These worms are the roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworms (Trichuris trichiura) and hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale
BE EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED. INTRODUCTION Globally, up to two billion people are estimated to be infected with one or more of the soil-transmitted helminthes (STH) that include roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworms (Trichuris trichuria) and hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenal and Necator americanus). The worms thrive where the soil is warm and humid and sanitation is improper. As a result, this infection disproportionately affects the poor in the tropical and sub-tropical countries especially Africa
Hookworm Infection Hookworm infection is an infection caused by parasitic roundworms that can live in the intestines or lungs. Hookworm infection is uncommon in the United States but is very common in developing parts of the world, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Young hookworms (larvae) can enter the skin and travel to the lungs through the bloodstream. The hookworms can move up the windpipe (trachea) and down into the digestive tract. Adult hookworms can live for a year or more inside
infected with hookworm (Freary et al), in severe cases it can result in death. On the contrary, epidemiological evidence suggests the hookworm may help with allergies and asthma. Two different scientific tests were performed to see if hookworms could help with symptoms of allergies and asthma. The first study was done to determine if hookworm infection would help airway responsiveness in a person who has allergies. The second study tested “to see the effects of experimental hookworm infection in asthma”
medical problems. Therefore, this approach may have aspects of it that are appealing, yet it frequently neglects other issues and makes them seem less important, which should not be the case. In the case of a vertical program failing, as seen in the Hookworm Eradication Initiative, not only does the eradication of a disease not come to fruition, but treatment towards other ailments, for example, are hindered. Vertical programming draws resources and expertise away from primary care and the prevention
due to their weakened immune system. Contraction of other infections and diseases whilst undergoing treatment may also affect prognosis. (Brown, 2012) Conclusion Toby was suffering from regenerative, iron-deficiency anemia caused by a pathogenic hookworm, Ancylostoma ceylancium, which caused chronic blood loss from the gastrointestinal tract. The underlying infection could have been treated using Profender and Drontal for Cats tablets. Iron supplements should have been administered to correct the
religion, when they are not. To get Canadians against the idea of Indian immigration the government had accused Indians of having ‘Hindu hookworms’ since they had “low living standards” because they usually went places barefoot and they did not maintain proper sanitization. Once the Indians in British Columbia were tested, the reports showed that they did not have hookworms, so instead they were accused of consuming thymol to disguise their condition. As you can see Canadians were very racist against non-whites
Billionaire, tycoon, philanthropist, rich, generous, and oil king of the world all describe John D. Rockefeller. Because of some of his achievements, we put an end to hookworm disease in the Southern United States, have the Univeristy of Chicago, and helped with World War I relief. Rockefeller’s charitable contributions did outweigh most of his ruthless business tactics. His upbringing and early career, his career with Standard Oil and the public outcry, and his philanthropic ways all influenced
Guinea Worm This disease may be on the brink of being eradicated entirely but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the grossest things that anyone has ever seen. The parasite enters the body via unsafe drinking water. When people drink water infected with water fleas that have have been hosting the larvae of the parasite. There are no symptoms, to begin with, but about one year later, blisters on the feet or legs begin to develop and then the adult fully developed worm crawls out of the host
Anemia is a global concern that impacts all individuals and nearly half of the anemic cases are caused from iron deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia is most prevalent in children, pregnant, and nonpregnant women. Iron deficiency is caused from inadequate iron intake and absorption, increase iron requirements for growth, or from excessive iron loss (Pasricha, Drakesmith, Black, Hipgrave, & Biggs, 2013). Iron plays a crucial role in hemoglobin synthesis. With low iron, red blood cells have reduced
1 Organizing Veterinary Drugs For my final essay, I will be classifying different veterinary drugs we use daily into proper categories to help others learn and study each group to know which type of drug is necessary. The categories I will be explaining today are some of the more crucial drugs we use daily on animals and should be well known and categorized for optimal treatments. These include the following: 1. Analgesic opioids and anesthetics are common pain-relieving drugs and help us induce
When imagining a girl this novel’s protagonist, Scout, may or may not come to mind. Scout is not your average girl- she is unique. She lives to be different than what she is supposed to be and how she is supposed to act as a female character. Scout is intelligent, independent, and brave with a strong personality at a young age. Despite the fact that she is presumed to be a polite lady, she is mature beyond her years. Throughout the book, Scout shows she is an intelligent individual, within the
Rockefeller died, "he gave away about $550,000,000 to charity, more than any other American before him had ever possessed" (98). His money went to schools, churches and also "paid teams of scientists who found cures for yellow fever, meningitis, and hookworm"(97). Rockefeller even wrote in a letter to a partner, "we must remember we are refining oil for the poor man and he must have it cheap and good" (83).
When the gaunt dog first met her rescuer, she crawled on her belly wanting affection but was too fearful to stand up. She didn’t have a name and was known only by the name tattooed in her ear. She was very sick with tapeworms, hookworms, infections, and had rotted teeth. She had been tested on, abandoned, and left to die. Considering the negative consequences of using animals to test products, the US government should enforce a ban on animal testing. It is inhumane and reaches the limits of humans
Exotic animals, such as lions, tigers, and bears might seem like cute and cuddly pets at first, however, little do people know how dangerous and endangered these furry creatures truly are. In this case exotic means coming from foreign countries all over the world. The want for exotic animals in the United States and all across the globe is in very high demand. People are taking them from their natural habitats and putting them in a cage for the rest of their life. It is predicted that the demand
attention you will almost be as smart as me. The Cunninghams were the poor family they were so poor they couldn't afford shoes for the family and they also never had any food. "Walter Cunningham's face told everybody in the first grade he had hookworms. His absence of shoes told us how he got them." Page 19. This quote shows that the Cunningham's don't have a lot of money at all. This quote also shows that the Cunningham's are so poor they cant even afford a pair of shoes. "Walter Cunningham
However, their lack of money was a result to Mr. Cunningham not wanting to accept assistance from anyone out of fear of causing them an inconvenience (Lee 20). Walter Cunningham is referred to as having hookworms and not having shoes (Lee 19). He is discussed between Scout and Miss Caroline when she realizes that he did not have a lunch and offers to loan him money (Lee 19,20). Scout explains, “‘The Cunninghams never took anything they can’t pay back-no church
Good morning/afternoon, and welcome to today's Daily News. I am Lilly Zhang. Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird explores the underlying racism that exists in Alabama, and perhaps all over America, in the 1930s. It focuses mainly on the practice of racial prejudice and discrimination. However, other subsequent issues are also mentioned throughout the novel. As we all know, To Kill A Mockingbird is set shortly after the Great Depression had hit America in 1929. It had a disastrous impact on