Infection with soil-transmitted helminths occurs via ingestion of nematode eggs with contaminated food and water, via hands, or inhalation of dust, or by penetration of larvae through the skin. Trichinella infections are caused by the ingestion of larvae contained in undercooked meat. In highly endemic areas, preventive chemotherapy (ie, regular administration of anthelmintic drugs to at-risk populations) is the key strategy against soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Integrated control approaches, including improved hygiene, sanitation, and water, are required for lasting effects. Because of growing tourism, travel, and migration, clinicians and specialized travel clinics must remain aware of the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of soil-transmitted helminth and Trichinella infections.
BT - Infectious disease clinics of North America C1 -http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22632643?dopt=Abstract
DO - 10.1016/j.idc.2012.02.006 IS - 2 J2 - Infect. Dis. Clin. North Am. LA - eng N2 -Infection with soil-transmitted helminths occurs via ingestion of nematode eggs with contaminated food and water, via hands, or inhalation of dust, or by penetration of larvae through the skin. Trichinella infections are caused by the ingestion of larvae contained in undercooked meat. In highly endemic areas, preventive chemotherapy (ie, regular administration of anthelmintic drugs to at-risk populations) is the key strategy against soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Integrated control approaches, including improved hygiene, sanitation, and water, are required for lasting effects. Because of growing tourism, travel, and migration, clinicians and specialized travel clinics must remain aware of the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of soil-transmitted helminth and Trichinella infections.
PY - 2012 SP - 341 EP - 58 T2 - Infectious disease clinics of North America TI - Nematode infections: soil-transmitted helminths and trichinella. UR - http://saludesa.org.ec/biblioteca/MEDICINA%20TROPICAL/HELMINTOS_Y_TRICHINELA.pdf VL - 26 SN - 1557-9824 ER -