3 Main Worms Cause Infection in Children!

3 Main Worms Cause Infection in Children! - Hello, Healthy Friend! You must be familiar with listening to the events of intestinal worms in young children. The government even announced that it would consume worm medicine twice a year. What are worms actually? And what kind of worm causes this disease? Come, see the following explanation!

There are 3 types of worms that cause intestinal infections. As a result of this infection, sufferers will experience malnutrition, anemia and decreased levels of health so that the impact on growth disorders and cognitive abilities. The three worms are roundworms ( Ascaris lumbricoides ), whipworms ( Trichuris trichiura ) and hookworms ( Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale ).

1. Ascaris lumbricoides
Ascaris lumbricoides can be as long as 15-30 cm when mature and will take up a large amount of space in the intestine. These worms can live for 12-18 months in the body, then continue to multiply. If it reaches a minimum of 300, the child infected with the worm will have a low appetite because it will not feel hungry. Uniquely, this worm can last for 12-18 months!

The presence of Ascaris lumbricoides can cause intestinal mucosal abnormalities such as inflammation of the intestinal wall or lengthening and shortening of the intestinal villi which will interfere with food absorption. In addition, this worm also gives a hyperperistaltic effect, causing diarrhea or an unpleasant taste in the stomach and appetite disorders.

2. Trichuris trichiura
Trichuris trichiura which is often called a whipworm is a type of worm that can cause abnormalities in the body if there is trauma by worms or toxic effects. In severe infections, patients can experience bloody diarrhea, slimy and anemia due to bleeding that occurs in the intestinal mucosa. Trichuris trichiura in addition to using carbohydrates as its food, also suck 0.005 ml of blood per day in adulthood. This worm has a very long life span of 10 years and will certainly disrupt the growth of children.

3. Hookworm ( Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale )
Hookworm infections are usually caused by Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale . These worms enter through the pores of the skin and live in the upper third of the small intestine and can last up to 7 years or more. Ancylostoma duodenale can suck up to 0.16-0.34 ml of blood per day, while a Necator americanus can suck 0.03-0.05 ml of blood per day, an amount greater than that of Trichuris trichiura . The bite from Ancylostoma duodenale has a heavier effect and a stronger anticoagulant ability than that caused by Necator americanus .

Clinical symptoms that occur depend on the severity or degree of infection in the form of anorexia (do not want to eat), nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, fatigue, headache, shortness of breath, palpitations, dyspepsia, and pain around the intestine. Symptoms of anemia due to iron deficiency are the most common symptoms. Iron provides an important role in the immune system, cell division, and energy metabolism. So, imagine what if your child is infected with this worm?



Well, that's the 3 types of worms that often infect children. To avoid this disease, let's teach your child to adopt a clean and healthy lifestyle!