helminthiasis (Meaning)
Wordnet
helminthiasis (n)
infestation of the body with parasitic worms
Webster
helminthiasis (n.)
A disease in which worms are present in some part of the body.
Synonyms & Antonyms of helminthiasis
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helminthiasis Sentence Examples
- Helminthiasis is a parasitic infection caused by worms.
- The most common helminthiasis worldwide is ascariasis, caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides.
- Helminthiasis can be transmitted through contaminated food, water, or soil.
- Symptoms of helminthiasis can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and weight loss.
- Diagnosis of helminthiasis involves examining stool samples for the presence of worms or eggs.
- Treatment for helminthiasis typically involves taking antiparasitic medications.
- Preventive measures for helminthiasis include practicing good hygiene, washing food thoroughly, and wearing shoes in areas where soil contamination is likely.
- Helminthiasis can lead to serious health complications, such as malnutrition, growth retardation, and cognitive impairment.
- Children are particularly vulnerable to helminthiasis due to their frequent contact with contaminated soil and water.
- A global initiative to eliminate helminthiasis aims to reduce the prevalence of the infection and improve public health.
FAQs About the word helminthiasis
infestation of the body with parasitic wormsA disease in which worms are present in some part of the body.
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Helminthiasis is a parasitic infection caused by worms.
The most common helminthiasis worldwide is ascariasis, caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides.
Helminthiasis can be transmitted through contaminated food, water, or soil.
Symptoms of helminthiasis can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and weight loss.
