@drabas52: Important Gut Parasites 🟣 Giardia lamblia ➟ A protozoan parasite that commonly spreads through contaminated water. ➟ Causes foul-smelling diarrhea, gas, bloating, abdominal cramps, and weight loss. ➟ Classically causes greasy, floating stools due to malabsorption. ➟ Common after drinking unsafe water while travelling or camping. 🟣 Entamoeba histolytica ➟ A protozoan parasite that can cause amoebic dysentery. ➟ Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, mucus or blood in stool, and fever. ➟ In some cases, it can spread to the liver and cause amoebic liver abscess. ➟ Spread mainly through contaminated food or water. 🟣 Cryptosporidium parvum ➟ A tiny protozoan parasite that causes watery diarrhea. ➟ It spreads through contaminated water, especially swimming pools or unsafe drinking water. ➟ Usually self-limiting in healthy people. ➟ Can be severe and prolonged in immunocompromised patients. 🟣 Ascaris lumbricoides ➟ A large intestinal roundworm. ➟ Infection occurs after swallowing eggs from contaminated food, soil, or dirty hands. ➟ May cause abdominal pain, poor nutrition, or vomiting. ➟ Heavy infection can cause intestinal obstruction, especially in children. 🟣 Enterobius vermicularis ➟ Also called pinworm. ➟ Common in children and spreads easily through contaminated hands, bedding, and surfaces. ➟ Classic symptom is itching around the anus at night. ➟ Eggs may be detected by the tape test. 🟣 Trichuris trichiura ➟ Also called whipworm because of its whip-like shape. ➟ Spread by swallowing eggs from contaminated soil or food. ➟ Mild infection may be silent. ➟ Heavy infection may cause diarrhea, anemia, abdominal pain, and sometimes rectal prolapse. 🟣 Ancylostoma duodenale ➟ A hookworm that attaches to the intestinal wall and feeds on blood. ➟ Larvae usually enter through the skin, commonly from barefoot walking on contaminated soil. ➟ Can cause abdominal symptoms and iron-deficiency anemia. ➟ Skin entry may cause itching or rash at the site. 🟣 Taenia solium ➟ Also called pork tapeworm. ➟ Intestinal infection occurs after eating undercooked pork containing larvae. ➟ May cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, weight loss, or passage of segments in stool. ➟ Swallowing eggs can cause cysticercosis, which may affect the brain and cause seizures. 🟣 Schistosoma mansoni ➟ A blood fluke that can affect the intestines and liver. ➟ Infection occurs when larvae penetrate the skin during contact with contaminated freshwater. ➟ May cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in stool, and liver enlargement. ➟ Chronic infection can lead to liver fibrosis and portal hypertension. ⭐ Quick takeaway ➟ Protozoa commonly cause diarrhea and malabsorption. ➟ Worms can cause abdominal symptoms, anemia, obstruction, or organ complications. ➟ Diagnosis usually needs stool examination, antigen tests, or specific blood tests depending on the parasite. Medical disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Do not self-diagnose or self-medicate. If there is persistent diarrhea, blood in stool, weight loss, severe abdominal pain, fever, or suspected worm infection, consult a doctor for proper testing and treatment

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