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(B76.0) Ancylostomiasis
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841 in individuals diagnosis ancylostomiasis confirmed
Diagnosis ancylostomiasis is diagnosed Women are 21.76% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis ancylostomiasis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis ancylostomiasis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease ancylostomiasis - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 10-14
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 15-24, 30-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-14, 25-29
Disease Features ancylostomiasis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Ancylostomiasis - what does this mean
Ancylostomiasis is an infection caused by the hookworm parasite ancylostoma duodenale or necator americanus, which is transmitted through contact with contaminated soil. it enters the body through the skin and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs, where it is coughed up and swallowed. the larvae then migrate to the small intestine, where they attach to the intestinal wall and feed on the host's blood, causing anemia, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
What happens during the disease - ancylostomiasis
Ancylostomiasis is caused by a parasitic infection of the intestine caused by the nematode ancylostoma duodenale or necator americanus. these parasites are transmitted through contact with contaminated soil, water, or food. once inside the body, the parasites attach to the intestinal wall and feed on the host's blood, leading to severe anemia, malnutrition, and other symptoms. the body's immune response to the infection can lead to further tissue damage and inflammation.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Stool sample analysis
- Blood test
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- MRI
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal of the Treatment: To reduce the symptoms of Ancylostomiasis and prevent the spread of the disease.
- Administer medications such as mebendazole, albendazole, or ivermectin to reduce the number of worms
- Provide nutritional support to help the body fight the infection
- Provide education about proper hygiene and sanitation
- Identify and treat any secondary infections
- Provide vaccinations against other parasitic diseases
- Provide insect control measures to reduce the risk of infection
- Monitor the patient for any recurrence of the disease
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Ancylostomiasis - Prevention
Ancylostomiasis is best prevented through good hygiene practices, such as washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after contact with soil and before eating, wearing protective footwear when walking in areas where the disease is prevalent, and avoiding contact with contaminated soil or water.