Parasitic Diseases

The best dog heartworm medication - Chicago Tribune The best dog heartworm medication - Chicago Tribune Posted: 15 Apr 2021 07:14 AM PDT Of all the parasitic infestations a dog may face, heartworm is among the scariest for both pet and owner. A single bite from an infected mosquito can deposit immature heartworm larvae into a dog's bloodstream, and, if left untreated, those larvae mature into adults and feed off the dog's heart, lungs and other vital organs. Heartworm medications are formulated to detect and destroy immature heartworm larvae, but the treatment depends on early detection and due diligence. You are subscribed to email updates from "How do you treat parasites" - Google News . To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now . Email delivery powered by Google Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

Ivermectin: why a potential COVID treatment isn’t recommended for use - The Conversation UK Ivermectin: why a potential COVID treatment isn’t recommended for use - The Conversation UK Posted: 19 Apr 2021 07:12 AM PDT As the search continues for treatments for COVID-19, the results from a number of studies have led to changes in the advice on which drugs to give people who are suffering from the disease. The European Medicines Agency and the United States National Institutes of Health have recently stated that one previously promising treatment – the antiparasitic drug, ivermectin – is not recommended for use in routine management of COVID-19 patients. Despite these decisions, support for ivermectin has been circulating on social media and in WhatsApp groups, with rumours abounding that the drug is being blocked on purpose. Some have dubbed it the " new hydroxycholoroquine ", after a treatment that received a significant amoun...

Rope Worm: Intestinal Parasite or Mucus Buildup? - Healthline Rope Worm: Intestinal Parasite or Mucus Buildup? - Healthline Posted: 01 Jul 2020 12:00 AM PDT There are multiple types of intestinal parasites that can infect human beings, such as tapeworms , pinworms , hookworms , and more. In recent years, there's been discussion of another potential intestinal inhabitant called the rope worm. While some people believe that rope worms are intestinal parasites, the more plausible theory is that these "worms" are more likely strands of intestinal mucus. In this article, we'll discuss the literature on rope worms, including the parasite theory, intestinal mucus theory, and how to treat and prevent this gastrointestinal condition. The parasite theory of the rope worm is only a recent development. In 2013, a non-peer reviewed research paper was published by Dr. Alex Volinsky and his colleagues on the details of thi...

Parasite challenges in lambs: Nematodirus and coccidiosis - Agriland Parasite challenges in lambs: Nematodirus and coccidiosis - Agriland Posted: 17 Apr 2021 06:01 AM PDT Recently, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) released its Nematodirus forecast . Nematodirus, along with coccidiosis, are two parasites of concern to young lambs and the signs of both are quite similar. These parasites can affect lambs at a similar age and stage of the year and can have serious health implications in lambs. Nematodirus Nematodirus can cause problems for lambs that are between four and 12 weeks-of-age. Lambs can become infected when the eggs of this parasite overwinter on grass from the previous grazing season. These eggs – when exposed to cold weather conditions followed by warm conditions (above 10°C) – will hatch. By the time these eggs hatch, it coincides at a stage where lambs are consuming large amounts of grass – which mak...

Rope Worm: Intestinal Parasite or Mucus Buildup? - Healthline Rope Worm: Intestinal Parasite or Mucus Buildup? - Healthline Posted: 01 Jul 2020 12:00 AM PDT There are multiple types of intestinal parasites that can infect human beings, such as tapeworms , pinworms , hookworms , and more. In recent years, there's been discussion of another potential intestinal inhabitant called the rope worm. While some people believe that rope worms are intestinal parasites, the more plausible theory is that these "worms" are more likely strands of intestinal mucus. In this article, we'll discuss the literature on rope worms, including the parasite theory, intestinal mucus theory, and how to treat and prevent this gastrointestinal condition. The parasite theory of the rope worm is only a recent development. In 2013, a non-peer reviewed research paper was published by Dr. Alex Volinsky and his colleagues on the details of thi...

Rope worm: What is it, and what are the symptoms? - Medical News Today Rope worm: What is it, and what are the symptoms? - Medical News Today Posted: 17 Nov 2020 02:19 AM PST Rope worms are long, rope-like structures that sometimes occur in the intestines. According to some scientists, they are parasitic worms, but others believe that they are nothing more than a buildup of intestinal mucus and other debris. In this article, we outline the two different theories on rope worms. We also discuss diagnosis, treatment, and when to see a doctor. According to one scientific theory, rope worms are a type of parasite . In 2013, researchers published an article outlining the five distinct life stages of a rope worm. According to the article, which has not undergone peer review, the rope worm may begin forming in almost any part of the body, but it eventually migrates to the intestines. In the initial stages, the worm consists of s...