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What are helminths commonly known as?
Parasitic
worms
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Where are many serious helminth infections found?
Tropical
and
developing
countries
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How is the tapeworm transmitted?
By eating
raw
or undercooked meat
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What is the maximum length an adult tapeworm can grow to?
10
metres
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How long can adult tapeworms live?
Up to
20 years
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What is the most common helminth infection in developed countries?
Threadworm
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What is the length range of a threadworm?
5-15
mm
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Can threadworm be caught from pets?
No
,
it
only
affects
humans
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Why is threadworm infection often treated discreetly?
Due to
social stigma
and embarrassment
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What is the classic symptom of threadworm infection?
Itching around the
anus
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When do patients typically experience itching from threadworm?
Particularly at
night
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What can excessive scratching from threadworm lead to?
Secondary infection
with
bacteria
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Who should be referred to a pharmacist for threadworm infection?
Children
under
8
years old
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What should be done when medication for threadworm has failed?
Refer to a
pharmacist
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What is a key characteristic of threadworm eggs?
They are highly
contagious
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How long can threadworm eggs survive outside the body?
Several
weeks
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What is the most effective way to prevent threadworm infection?
Hygienic
measures
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What hygienic measures should be taken to prevent threadworm infection?
Wear close-fitting underwear
at night
Change underwear every morning
Wear cotton gloves at night
Bathe or shower each morning
Wash hands thoroughly
Discourage nail biting and finger sucking
Avoid shared towels or flannels
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What environmental hygiene practices help prevent threadworm infection?
Vacuum
thoroughly
and
wet dust
Wash
toys
and destroy
modelling
materials
Change and wash
clothing
daily
Change and wash bed
linen
/
towels
after treatment
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Why should medicinal treatment be recommended for all household members?
Because it is highly
contagious
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How often should the dose of medication be repeated for threadworm?
After
14
days
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What is the mechanism of action of Mebendazole?
Stops the worm from absorbing
glucose
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What age group is Mebendazole suitable for?
Adults
and children over
2
years old
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What are some side effects of Mebendazole?
Abdominal pain
,
diarrhoea
,
rash
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Why must Mebendazole be avoided in pregnancy?
It can cause damage to the
foetus
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