TAENIA INFECTION

SYMPTOMS

The majority of taenia infection sufferers are symptom-free. If signs and indications arise, they may consist of:

• Abdominal discomfort
• Sudden weight loss
• Digestion issues

The region surrounding the anus, the anal area, may itch in some patients with taenia infection. This discomfort is brought on by worm sections or eggs passing through the feces.

When worm sections or eggs are found in their feces, people often discover tapeworms. The development of infection might take eight to fourteen weeks.

DIAGNOSIS

If you notice worm fragments or eggs in your stool, consult a doctor. Your physician will ask about your medical background. Also, doctors can frequently use the signs of taenia infection to make the diagnosis.

Your doctor may request blood tests, such as a complete blood count, to confirm the diagnosis (CBC). In order to check for eggs or worm segments, they could also request a stool examination.

TREATMENT

Depending on the specific conditions and the management strategies used, doctors may administer the treatment individually or as preventative chemotherapy. They may use single doses to treat taeniasis.

• Praziquantel (10 mg). This drug is most frequently used to cure active taeniasis, administered orally once to youngsters and adults at a dose of 5–10 mg.
• Albendazole (400 mg). This was administered daily for three days straight.
• Niclosamide. This is an option administered orally once at a dose of 2 g for adults and 50 mg/kg for children.

Praziquantel and albendazole should be applied with caution to patients who may develop cysticercosis. Seizures have now been reported in cases when the therapy may have been temporarily related.

Moreover, maintaining good hand hygiene is essential for stopping the spread of this disease. After using the restroom, always wash your hands, and instruct your kids to do the same.