GĐXH - At the hospital, Ms. L tested positive for large liver flukes and dog and cat roundworms. IgE index tests showed that the patient's body was reacting strongly to the parasitic infection.
For over a month now, Ms. NL (65 years old, in Quang Ninh) has been experiencing symptoms of epigastric pain, frequent bowel movements, and persistent skin itching. The patient was treated at a hospital near her home, but the disease later relapsed.
Recently, Ms. L had severe abdominal pain and continuous bowel movements from afternoon to evening (about 4 hours), with the number of bowel movements up to 25-26 times. The stools were liquid, watery and powdery, indicating a serious intestinal infection.
After being admitted to the primary hospital, Ms. L was treated for symptoms. However, there, Ms. L developed skin lesions, including itchy rashes and circular lines on her arms and body, along with signs of worms moving under the skin. The symptoms worsened, so the patient was transferred to the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases for treatment.
Doctor examines patient after treatment. Photo: BVCC.
At the hospital, through investigation, it was found that her family raised a large dog (weighing about 25kg). In particular, this dog had shown signs of vomiting worms, but the family did not pay attention and still had direct contact with the dog without using protective measures such as gloves or shoes when cleaning. This could be the main cause of the patient's parasitic infection.
The patient was ordered to undergo tests and the results were positive for fascioliasis and roundworms. The tests showed that the IgE index – a marker of the body’s allergic reaction – skyrocketed to 1,652 IU/mL, more than 16 times higher than the normal level (less than 100 IU/mL), indicating that the patient’s body was reacting strongly to the parasitic infection.
At the same time, the patient's eosinophil count increased by 12.7% (compared to the normal level of 2-8%), reflecting the inflammation caused by worms. The persistent itching symptoms and test results showed the presence of worms in the body.
Currently, after 1 week of treatment, the patient is stable, will be discharged and prescribed continued outpatient treatment. The patient also needs to be re-examined at least three times within 6 months to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and the risk of reinfection.
According to Dr. Tran Thi Hai Ninh, Head of Internal Medicine Department, Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases, to prevent roundworm infection in dogs and cats, pet owners need to pay special attention to regularly deworming dogs and cats to prevent infection.
In addition, people need to clean the living environment of dogs and cats. When in contact with pets, especially when cleaning feces, always use gloves and shoes to limit the risk of infection.
In addition, always make sure to wash clothes and tools thoroughly after contact with pets or areas at risk of worm infection. Regularly clean floors with disinfectant solutions, deworm periodically every 6 months, and wash hands thoroughly before eating to prevent the risk of infection.
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