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View Main Condition: Intestinal Parasitosis

What is the definition of Secernentea Infections?
A Secernentea infection is caused by a type of parasitic worm (nematode) that is transmitted to humans by eating contaminated fruits and vegetables, drinking contaminated water, or ingesting soil from unwashed hands. The worms then migrate from the intestinal tract to other parts of the body, such as the lungs.
What are the symptoms of Secernentea Infections?
While some individuals may have no symptoms at all, symptoms of a Secernentea infection include abdominal pain, diarrhea, intestinal ulceration, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, headache, fever, itching, painful or stinging skin bumps, rashes, asthma, chronic skin ulcers, swollen or infected lymph nodes, progressive swelling of limbs or genitalia, cold legs, milky, white urine, muscle pain, joint swelling, organ damage, vision loss, skin hemorrhages, cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing, pneumonia, bowel, bile duct, or pancreatic duct obstruction, appendicitis, malnutrition, and delayed growth and development.
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What are the current treatments for Secernentea Infections?
Treatment for Secernentea infections involves the use of anthelmintic (anti-parasite) drugs, such as mebendazole, pyrantel, levamisole, or albendazole.
Who are the top Secernentea Infections Local Doctors?
Experienced in Secernentea Infections
Dr. Jericho L. Bell
Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
Experienced in Secernentea Infections
Dr. Jericho L. Bell
Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

St. Dominic Medical Associates LLC

106 Highland Way, 
Madison, MS 
 (15.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
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Jericho Bell is a Pediatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Madison, Mississippi. Dr. Bell and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Secernentea Infections. Her top areas of expertise are Ascariasis, Secernentea Infections, Purpura, and Helminthiasis. Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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What are the latest Secernentea Infections Clinical Trials?
Host Response to Infection and Treatment in the Filarial Diseases of Humans
Host Response to Infection and Treatment in the Filarial Diseases of Humans
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug

Summary: This study will evaluate and treat patients with filarial infections to explore in depth the immunology of the disease, including susceptibility to infection, disease development, and response to treatment. Filarial infections are caused by parasitic worms. The immature worm (larva) is transmitted to a person through a mosquito bite and grows in the human body to 2 to 4 inches in length. Although ...

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Development of a New Rapid Diagnostic Test to Support Onchocerciasis Elimination
Development of a New Rapid Diagnostic Test to Support Onchocerciasis Elimination
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 16, 2024
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is one of the disease targeted for elimination by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the group of Neglected Tropical Diseases. Existing diagnostic tools for onchocerciasis have limitations that make mapping, epidemiological assessments and verification of elimination of onchocerciasis difficult. It is in this context that WHO, in its 2021-2030 roa...

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