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(B83.2) Angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis
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76 983 in individuals diagnosis angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis confirmed
Diagnosis angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis is diagnosed Men are 13.90% more likely than Women
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Women receive the diagnosis angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis - Men aged 5-9 and Women aged 10-14
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-74, 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 75-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis - what does this mean
Angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with the nematode parasite parastrongylus cantonensis. it is primarily acquired by ingesting intermediate hosts such as infected slugs or snails, which can contain the larvae of the parasite. the larvae migrate to the central nervous system, where they can cause a variety of clinical symptoms, including headaches, neck stiffness, and fever.
What happens during the disease - angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis
Angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis is an infection caused by a parasitic roundworm. the larvae of this parasite are typically found in intermediate hosts such as mollusks, crabs, and shrimp. humans become infected when they ingest these intermediate hosts or the larvae directly. once ingested, the larvae migrate to the lungs, where they mature and reproduce, eventually releasing larvae into the bloodstream. the larvae then migrate to the brain and spinal cord, where they can cause inflammation and tissue damage, leading to a wide range of neurological symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of patient
- Clinical history of patient
- Blood tests
- Imaging studies such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI
- Stool sample analysis for the presence of larvae
- Serological tests for the presence of antibodies against Parastrongylus cantonensis
- Tissue biopsy to detect the presence of larvae
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the severity of the symptoms and prevent further spread of the disease.
- Administer anthelmintic drugs such as albendazole or mebendazole to kill the adult worms.
- Prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and swelling.
- Prescribe antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections.
- Provide supportive care such as rest, fluids, and nutrition.
- Monitor the patient's vital signs and symptoms.
- Provide education to the patient and their family on how to prevent further spread of the disease.
- Refer the patient to a specialist for further treatment if necessary.
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis - Prevention
In order to prevent angiostrongyliasis due to parastrongylus cantonensis, it is important to avoid eating raw or undercooked snails, slugs, or other mollusks, as well as to properly store and cook vegetables and fruits that may be contaminated with parasites. additionally, it is important to practice proper hygiene, including washing hands after handling raw or undercooked mollusks and vegetables, and to avoid drinking untreated water.