Jakarta, clubnet Indonesia
–
Drink
anthelmintic
Every six months to once a year is still often considered trivial.Even though this simple step can save the lives of worm infections that are often unconscious.
Worm infection also not only causes flatulence or mild digestive disorders, but can end in fatal until death.
Raya (4), a toddler from Cianaga Village, Kabandungan District, Sukabumi Regency, West Java, died with a body condition allegedly filled with thousands of worms.
This incident was viral after a nine -minute video uploaded by a Teduh House account was watched more than 9 million times on Facebook.
Public Relations and Emergency Doctor at Syamsudin Regional Hospital, Irfan claimed to have witnessed a 15 centimeter worm out of the nose when he was treated at the Emergency Room (IGD).
“When in the emergency room, suddenly the worm came out of the patient’s nose. From there, we began to assume that there was something to do with worm infections,” Irfan said, quoting
Second
.
Raya is then treated intensively in the PICU room.From further examination, the doctor confirmed he was attacked
Askariasis
, Diseases Due to Bracelet Worms (
Ascaris Lumbricoides
).
“Infection can occur when worm eggs are swallowed, either through food, drinks, and dirty hands. Eggs will hatch in the intestine, then develop into larvae that can spread through the bloodstream to organs, even the brain. That is why patients can be unconscious,” explained Irfan.
Clinical nutrition specialist Johannes Chandrawinata emphasized the importance of taking worm medicine at least once a year, especially for high -risk community groups.
“At least once a year. Treatment for mass worms prevention is part of a comprehensive effort to reduce the number of pain due to worm infections,” Johannes said when contacted
clubnetIndonesia.com
.
The World Health Organization (WHO) even recommends the therapy of intestinal worms with a single dose of the drug
Albendazole
400 milligrams (mg) or
Mebendazole
500 mg once a year.
For areas with high infection rates of more than 20 percent of the population infected with treatment needs to be done twice a year.
Johannes also reminded, worm infections often do not cause striking symptoms.However, the impact on health can be serious.Children become the most vulnerable group because worms absorb important nutrients in the body.
“If the infection is very heavy and there are many worms in the intestine, there can be vomiting and defecation containing worms,” said Johannes.
Some types of worms that often infect humans include bracelet worms, hookworms, and tapeworms.If left unchecked, worms can cause:
– Indigestion,
– Anemia,
– Fatigue,
– Growth and developmental barriers in children,
– to a decrease in productivity in adults.
In addition to worm medicine, the habit of maintaining personal hygiene is also very important.Wash your hands with soap before eating, drinking clean water, and making sure perfect food is a basic step that can prevent transmission.
(tis/wiw)
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