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Roundworms, Ascariasis, Guinea worm disease, Hookworm, Loiasis, Lymphatic filariasis, Parasitic infection - roundworms, Pinworm, River blindness, Threadworm, Trichinosis, Visceral larva migrans, Whipworm

Roundworms, or nematodes, are parasites that can infect humans, usually by residing in the intestines. Several different species of worm can cause infection, and worms can range in length from 1 millm ...

Worms - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Worms are parasitic, soft-bodied organisms that can infect humans and animals. Parasitic worms fall into several different classes and include flukes, roundworm, and tapeworm.Worms are parasites that)....

Piperazine

Absorption: Well absorbed Time to peak, serum: 1 hour Excretion: Urine (as unchanged drug and metabolites)Pinworms: Children and Adults: 65 mg/kg/day (not to exceed 2.5 g/day) as a single daily dose l ...

Pyrantel Pamoate

Central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, headache Dermatologic: Rash Gastrointestinal: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, tenesmus Hepatic: Elevated liver enzymes ...

Intestinal Parasites in Pets

Intestinal parasites are commonly passed on to puppies and kittens whose mothers are infected during gestation and birth; however, mature cats and dogs may also possess intestinal parasites.

Aucklandia - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Aucklandia, also known as costus or , is the root of the plant . Aucklandia has been used for centuries in Chinese and Indian herbal healing. More recently it has been used in Western aromatherapy.Aug....

Mebendazole

Cardiovascular: Angioedema Central nervous system: Fever, dizziness, headache, seizure Dermatologic: Rash, itching, alopecia (with high doses) Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomig ...

Intestinal parasites, Parasitic infection

There are two main types of intestinal parasites: helminths and protozoa. Helminths are worms with many cells. Tapeworms, pinworms, and roundworms are among the most common helminths in the United Stm....

Albendazole

Neurocysticercosis: Corticosteroids should be administered 1-2 days before albendazole therapy to minimize inflammatory reactions. Steroid and anticonvulsant therapy should be used concurrently durint....

Wormwood - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Wormwood () is a perennial that is native to Europe and parts of Africa and Asia but now grows wild in the United States. It is extensively cultivated. Also called shrub wormwood, is a member of the, ...

Parasitic Infections - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Parasites are organisms that live inside humans or other organisms who act as hosts. They are dependent on their hosts because they are unable to produce food or energy for themselves. Parasites are k....

Thiabendazole

Central nervous system: Seizures, hallucinations, delirium, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, chills Dermatologic: Rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, pruritus, angioedema Endocrine & metabolic: Hypera ...

Garlic, Allium sativum

Garlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years, dating as far back as the time that the Egyptian pyramids were built. Later, gravediggers in early 18 -century r....

Vitamin A (Retinol) , Retinol

Vitamin A is very important for maintaining good vision. In fact, the first sign of a vitamin A deficiency is often night blindness. Vitamin A also contributes to the maintenance of healthy skin and .)...


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