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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › worms-in-humansWorms in humans - NHS

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   How you catch worms. Worms are mainly spread in small bits of poo from people with a worm infection. Some are caught from food. You can get infected by: touching objects or surfaces with worm eggs on them – if someone with worms does not wash their hands. touching soil or swallowing water or food with worm eggs in it – mainly a risk in ...

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › tapewormTapeworm infection - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Diagnosis of tapeworm infection

   A health care provider tests for a tapeworm infection in the intestines using a test of a stool sample. A lab test may find pieces of tapeworms or eggs. You may give a sample on more than one day.

   Diagnosis of larval cyst infection

   1. Imaging exam. Providers use imaging tests to find larval cysts. These may include CT scans, MRIscans or ultrasound. Larval cysts are sometimes found during an imaging exam for another illness before the cysts cause disease. 2. Blood test.Providers may use a blood test to confirm a diagnosis. A lab exam may find immune system antibodies to the larval cysts in a blood sample.

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   Treatment for tapeworm infection

   Your health care provider treats a tapeworm infection in the intestines with anti-parasitic drugs. These include: 1. Praziquantel (Biltricide). 2. Albendazole. 3. Nitazoxanide (Alinia). These drugs kill the tapeworm but not the eggs. You need to wash your hands well with soap and water after using the toilet. This protects you and other people from the spread of tapeworm eggs. Your health care provider will schedule follow-up appointments. They use tests of stool samples to see if the treatme...

   Treatments for larval cyst infection

   Treating a larval cyst infection depends on the location or effects of the infection. Treatments often include: 1. Anti-parasitic drugs.Albendazole and praziquantel are used to treat larval cysts in the brain or central nervous system. 2. Corticosteroids.Corticosteroids can reduce swelling and other immune system activity that may damage organs, muscles or other tissues. 3. Surgery.When possible, a surgeon removes a larval cyst. 4. Surgery alternative.Sometimes, when surgery isn't possible, a...

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   You'll likely see your health care provider first. You may be referred to a doctor who treats problems in the brain and central nervous system, called a neurologist. Or you may see a doctor who treats problems in the digestive system, called a gastroenterologist. To prepare for your appointment, write down answers to the following questions. 1. Whe...

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3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesTapeworm Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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   Tapeworm Infection. Tapeworms infect animals and humans. They live in your intestines and feed off the nutrients you eat. Symptoms can include nausea, weakness, diarrhea and fatigue, or you may not have symptoms. You may see eggs or worm pieces in your poop. Once you find a tapeworm, it’s easy to get rid of it.

4. www.healthline.com › how-to-get-rid-of-tapewormsHow to Get Rid of Tapeworms in Humans: Treatment, Natural ...

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   Sep 25, 2018 · How to prevent tapeworms in humans. Tapeworm infections are preventable. Prevention starts with good hygiene. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom and before handling food. The proper ...

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5. www.verywellhealth.com › treating-tapewormHow Tapeworm Infection Is Treated - Verywell Health

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   Feb 21, 2024 · Praziquantel. Biltricide (praziquantel) is one medication used to treat tapeworm infection. It is an antiparasitic drug that belongs to a class of drugs known as antihelmintics. To treat an infection with a tapeworm, one dose of praziquantel is given. Tapeworms attach themselves to the blood vessels in the wall of the intestine.

6. bestpractice.bmj.com › topics › en-gbTapeworm infection - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ ...

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   Nov 14, 2023 · Tapeworms cause intestinal infection in humans when the immature cysticercoid larvae attach to the intestinal mucosa using the scolices, and grow by production of proglottid segments. Certain cestodes can also cause extra-intestinal infections. Ingested eggs hatch in the intestines and larvae migrate to extra-intestinal tissues, where they ...

7. bnf.nice.org.uk › treatment-summaries › helminthHelminth infections | Treatment summaries | BNF | NICE

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   This treatment summary topic describes helminth infections. Taenicides. Niclosamide [unlicensed] (available from ‘special-order’ manufacturers or specialist importing companies) is the most widely used drug for tapeworm infections and side-effects are limited to occasional gastro-intestinal upset, lightheadedness, and pruritus; it is not effective against larval worms.