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Tapeworm is spreading in Kenya
Context:
Echinococcus granulosus, a type of tapeworm, is a harmful parasite is spreading across Kenya.
What is a Tapeworm?
- A tapeworm is a parasite that can live and feed in human intestines. This is called a tapeworm infection.
- A young and inactive form of the tapeworm is called a larval cyst. It can stay alive in other parts of the body. This is called a larval cyst infection.
- Adult tapeworms cause an intestinal infection called Taeniasis
- Spread: The parasite can grow slowly in people for years to form thick-walled cysts in vital organs, such as the liver and lungs.
- Known as cystic echinococcosis, or hydatid disease, it can cause abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
- It can be fatal, if not treated.
- Treatment: Tapeworm infections are treated with anti-parasitic drugs. Treatments for larval cyst infections may include anti-parasitic drugs and surgery to remove the cyst.
- Symptoms:
- Stomachache or stomach pain
- Not wanting to eat
- Loose stools
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss
- Gas
- Hunger pains
- Cravings for salty food
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