Anisakiasis is an infection caused by a parasite of the genus Anisakis sp., which is mainly found in seafood such as crustaceans, squid and contaminated fish. For this reason, this type of infection is more common in cultures where there is a habit of eating raw food, such as sushi, for example. When eating food […]
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Treatment for worms must be carried out with the use of antiparasitic medicines, such as albendazole, mebendazole, tinidazole or metronidazole, prescribed by the general practitioner, gastroenterologist or infectious disease specialist, according to the parasite responsible for the infection. In addition to medicines, it is important that the person has some hygiene habits, such as washing […]
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Dog worm in humans is an infection caused by some parasites that can cause symptoms such as red lines on the skin, nausea, swelling in the abdomen and difficulty seeing, depending on the parasite involved and the location of the affected body. This infection is also known as cutaneous larva migrans or geographic bug, when […]
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