MSc.-MD Tran Thien Tai, Head of the Allergy - Clinical Immunology Unit, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, replied: Parasitic infections are common in our country, because the tropical climate is a favorable environmental factor that creates conditions for the development of parasites. The two main routes of parasitic infection are through the skin and the digestive tract.
Parasitic infections are common in our country.
Parasites can be present in the water and food we use every day. If we use unsanitary water and food, parasites can enter the body from here. In addition, some parasites enter the human body through direct contact through the skin such as: Ticks, fleas, lice, lice... Others are transmitted through the skin surface such as scabies, pinworms, flukes, and mosquito larvae.
In addition, the route of parasite infection is also through pets, animals, specifically roundworms in dogs and cats when people hug and caress them, or pork tapeworms and beef tapeworms when consuming pork or beef.
Signs of parasitic infection
According to Dr. Tran Thien Tai, the clinical manifestations of parasitic infections are diverse, but in general, there may be symptoms such as: fatigue, poor appetite, anemia, weight loss; itchy skin, skin rash; digestive disorders (indigestion, bloating, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, etc.); severe complications when parasites migrate to internal organs such as enteritis, intestinal obstruction, biliary obstruction, meningitis, pneumonia, etc.
When there are symptoms of suspected parasitic infection, we need to go to medical facilities for examination and appropriate tests for a definitive diagnosis.
If infected with parasites, the patient will be given deworming medication according to the regimen and will be advised on measures to prevent worm infection.
Doctor Thien Tai warns patients not to arbitrarily use detoxification or treatment methods that do not have scientific evidence or are not prescribed by a doctor because they may not bring about effective treatment and may also cause unwanted side effects and complications.
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