Overview
Parasites presents a continual & unacceptable threat to the well-being of millions of people in the tropics, subtropics, as well w/ domesticated animals.
Gastrointestinal parasitic infection symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysentery, flatulence, malabsorption and symptoms of biliary obstruction.
Knowledge of the geographic distribution of parasites is helpful in the diagnosis of patients.
Pharmacotherapy is dependent on the specific parasite involved.
For further information regarding the management of Parasitic Infections, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
Gastrointestinal parasitic infection symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysentery, flatulence, malabsorption and symptoms of biliary obstruction.
Knowledge of the geographic distribution of parasites is helpful in the diagnosis of patients.
Pharmacotherapy is dependent on the specific parasite involved.
For further information regarding the management of Parasitic Infections, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.