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The document outlines a deworming program presented by Dr. Jose Maria C. Villarosa III. It discusses intestinal helminths like Ascaris lumbricoides that infect over 1 billion people worldwide. It describes the life cycles and symptoms caused by these parasites, including abdominal pain, malnutrition, and decreased cognitive development in children. The presentation emphasizes prevention through WASH strategies like water treatment, handwashing, toilet use and health education to curb transmission and recommends regular deworming medication.

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Deworming Program For Students

The document outlines a deworming program presented by Dr. Jose Maria C. Villarosa III. It discusses intestinal helminths like Ascaris lumbricoides that infect over 1 billion people worldwide. It describes the life cycles and symptoms caused by these parasites, including abdominal pain, malnutrition, and decreased cognitive development in children. The presentation emphasizes prevention through WASH strategies like water treatment, handwashing, toilet use and health education to curb transmission and recommends regular deworming medication.

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DEWORMING PROGRAM

Department of Education
Division of Negros Occidental

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Helminthiasis
• Disease caused by parasitic worms.
• Helminths are defined as organisms
that live in the Intestines of Human
Beings and are Harmful to human
host.

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Helminths or Intestinal Nematodes
• Worms
• “Lugay”
• “Bitok”

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Helminthiasis

• Affects more than 1 billion


people worldwide.
• Common in Tropical Countries
with Poor Fecal Sanitation.

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Three Most Common
Soil Transmitted Helminths

• Ascaris lumbricoides
• Hookworm
• Trichuris trichura

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Ascaris lumbricoides

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Ascaris lumbricoides

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Ascaris lumbricoides
• The Largest Intestinal Nematode parasite of
Humans
• Adult Male 10 to 31 cms in length
• Adult Female 22 to 40 cms in length

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Ascaris lumbricoides

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Ascaris lumbricoides
• Egg Production Begins 2 – 3
months after infection.
• Lifespan of 1 to 2 years.
• Female produce 240,000
eggs/day

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Ascaris lumbricoides
• Most Common Roundworm affecting
Human Beings
• Endemic Worlwide
• Very Common in South East Asia –
Philippines.

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Ascaris lumbricoides epidemiology
• Egg in the soil is infective stage.
• Eggs are transmitted via hand to
mouth
• Eggs are resistant to chemical
disinfectants and can withstand
temporary immersion in strong
chemicals.
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Ascaris lumbricoides

• Typical infection consists of 5


to 10 adult worms
• Most frequent complaint is
abdominal pain

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Ascaris lumbricoides
• Children affected with Ascariasis do
not gain weight normally
• Food is consumed by the worms.
• This has an adverse effect upon
nutritional state and mental
development of school children.

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Complications of Ascaris

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Intestinal Perforation
Ascaris lumbricoides

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Ascaris lumbricoides

Obstruction Leading to Resection


Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Ascaris lumbricoides

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD


Photo courtesy of Dr. BD Cabrera Photo courtesy of Dr. BD Cabrera

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Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Hookworm Complications

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Trichuris trichura

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RECTAL PROLAPSE

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In Summary

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Signs and Symptoms of Intestinal Parasitism

• Abdominal PAIN and


ENLARGEMENT
• WEIGHT LOSS
• ANEMIA
• MALNUTRITION

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Effects of Intestinal Parasitism

Decreased
physical activity Impaired
cognitive
processes

Poor physical
development
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How are Worms Spread?

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How are Worms Spread

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How are Worms Spread?

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PREVENTION
• W – Water
• A – and
• S – Sanitation
• H – Hygiene
• E – Education, Information Dissemination
• D – Deworming Medications

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Use Toilet Facilities

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PREVENT OPEN DEFECATION

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Handwashing before eating and after using
the Toilet

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Washing Food and Vegetables

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Wear Slippers
Avoid Walking Barefoot

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Drinking Potable Water from a Clean
Reliable Source

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Clipping of Fingernails

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DEWORMING MEDICATION

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Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD
Thank You Very Much!

Prepared By:
Dr. Jose Maria C. Villarosa III
Medical Officer III

Jose Maria C. Villarosa III, MD

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