The parasitic infection of the body is an honor phenomenon that can be predisposed to both children and adults (the first to a larger extent, as they observe hygiene higher).Internal parasites differ at the site of localization in the body in the carrier, their characteristics, structure, life cycle, and also affect the carrier in greater or smaller degree.Depending on what parasites have occurred in the human body, the symptoms may also differ.
Types
Talking about what parasitic infection is in the human organs, many patients think, first of all, about worms.However, there are many other types of invasions.In the human body, parasites of two types are the most common.They have a different life cycle and the nature of the transmission because they must be distinguished.
- The first type is worms living in the human body, called other helminths or worms.Hlibon invasion is mainly concentrated in the intestine, gives quite pronounced symptoms and is easily diagnosed.It is also generally easy to cure it and there is usually no serious harm in adults and children.Such parasites are available in two types - nematodes (round) and undressing worms.It is transmitted by fecal-oral route, that is, in order to appear parasites in the human body, it is necessary to swallow a significant amount of their eggs, which are emitted with stools;
- Microscopic simple parasites inside a person, amoeba, etc.They are not noticeable about the eye.The signs of parasites in the body in this case are more pronounced.It is more difficult to cure them and it is quite difficult to diagnose, unlike the previous type.The effect of parasites on the human body is much more significant, such infections can lead to the development and exacerbation of chronic diseases and even threaten life.The nature of the transmission is fecal-oral, sometimes through blood and some other ways.
It is very important to know what parasites live in the human body as this will help to avoid infection.
Types
Parasites cause different symptoms.Usually in the organ or system is localized.Depending on the type, parasites in the body can lead vital activity, feed and multiply only under certain conditions.Based on this, they are conditionally divided into species:
- Intestinal (mainly round and flat worms - pincors, ascaris, tapeworm);
- Liver (mainly microscopic protozoa - lamblia, etc.);
- Muscles (also mainly microscopic);
- Joint (the same as in the previous case);
- Skin (micro-hot, mushrooms);
- Cardiac (mainly microscopic or helminth larvae);
- Pulmonary (worm infection);
- Brain (larvae forms of worms and simple organisms);
- Parasite in human blood (microscopic protozoa);
- The genitals in the uterus, the vagina (usually worms, but the phenomenon is quite rare).
Each of these groups causes certain signs of parasites in the human body.Therefore, in order to diagnose in a timely manner, you need to know what can cause it.
Location
Although there are many places where the parasites live in the human body, as can be seen from the groups listed above parasites, the most common are worms.These worms are localized, mainly in the intestine.Depending on the type, they can live in a small or large intestine.There they breed, lay eggs and eat.That is, the active stages of their life cycle are underway.
These parasites in humans have a stage of migration in which larvae fall into other organs (lungs, liver, brain, heart, muscles, etc.), hitting them.This is due to the fact that they fall into the locals from the intestine, and then in a simple blood flow.Thus, parasites in a person fall into all organs and systems.But there they form a capsule around the larva and enter a state of rest.However, they cause the development of inflammatory processes, abscesses, sepsis.
Other persons of a person, for example, Giardia, are established in the liver.There is the most favorable environment for them and therefore in the intestine and other systems they are in a minimum amount.The same lifestyle is Bikom.These parasites can attract the minimum part of their life cycle in the intestine, mainly affecting other organs.
Some parasitic organisms live on the body of the carrier.These are mainly fungi of one type or another.Depending on the type, they affect the skin, nails, scalp, mucous membranes.Micro-glow is another type of pest that lives on the skin and in its upper layers.
Common symptoms
The symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body vary depending on which type of invasion has hit the body.But almost all are characterized by two characters - intoxication and allergic syndrome.
- The intoxication develops as a result of body poisoning with parasite products.It is caused by absolutely all types of parasites in the body.It is expressed as a constant weakness of the carrier, its paleness, increased fatigue, chronic fatigue, drowsiness.In children, intoxication can be expressed quite strongly, in adults - to a smaller extent;
- The second common phenomenon that provokes parasites in the human body are the symptoms of allergies.This is due to the fact that the immune system, trying to protect the body from an alien, triggers the active production of histamine.If a lot of blood accumulates in the blood, then allergies develop.Usually the symptoms are mainly skin - rashes, hives, but can also be breathable.
At the stage of diagnosis for parasites in the body, we can conclude by the presence of specific immunoglobulins in the blood test.Regardless of the nature of the invasive agent, the immune system produces specific antibodies to combat it.If there are such antibodies, then there is an invasion in the body.And by type of antibodies you can find out which one.
Specific symptoms
How parasites affect the body depends on their type.Everyone has specific symptoms of parasite infection.Extracurricular forms of infection with internal parasites (lambliosis, toxocarosis, inventory, etc.), as well as helminth invasions with active infection of the internal organs in the migration stage are particularly difficult.The first signs with this flow are the following:
- Fever, usually meaningful;
- Chills;
- Abundant sweating;
- Sometimes there is an increase in lymph nodes;
- If the parasites hit the lungs, then there will be a slight cough that can increase over time and even enter pneumonia;
- If the liver is defeated, then increases, its soreness is observed;
- When localized on the skin, rashes and redness, peeling, itching occurs;
- With intestinal worms, abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, nausea, weight loss, can cause constipation or diarrhea;
- Localization in the organs of the cardiovascular system are observed heart, arrhythmias, tachycardia and other rhythm disorders;
- The pain resulting from parasites in the muscles and joints is not pronounced and occurs periodically in the affected areas.
It can be said that human parasites are present in the body, other symptoms can also, but the upper ones are the most characteristic.The most characteristic proof that intestinal worms are in the body is the discovery of individuals in a chair.
Treatment
Helmints or simplest can live in a person long enough without showing.However, if suspicions of the invasion, you should immediately diagnose and diagnose.A parasitologist or specialist in infectious diseases will tell how to cure the infection.
Helminth treatment is performed with the help of anthelmintic drugs.All specific drugs are divided into two groups.A wide range of parasites for killing of several species and are prescribed for invasion of unclear pathogen.The narrow spectrum preparations are prescribed when an invasion agent is installed, they are less toxic.
One has to take such a medicine once.After 7-10 days, a second intake is prescribed as a protection against possible self-invasion.Sometimes the drug can be prescribed for a short course of 3-5 days.The dosage depends on the degree of invasion, the type of drug, the weight of the patient and other factors.