Female patient Bui Thi Huyen (58 years old, Hoa Binh ) came to MEDLATEC Cau Giay General Clinic for examination in a state of itching with hives all over her body. After a health check, she was unexpectedly infected with roundworm larvae of dogs and cats. The cause of the infection was determined to be the habit of eating sour meat - a dish made from undercooked pork.
Eating sour meat - the culprit that causes roundworms in cats and dogs to parasitize in the body
For nearly a year now, Ms. Bui Thi Huyen has had itchy rashes and hives all over her body. At first, Ms. Huyen thought that she simply had itchy rashes due to allergies, so she tried some home remedies such as taking anti-itch medicine, applying warm compresses or bathing with leaves... After using these remedies, the itching subsided but often recurred, causing discomfort and anxiety, greatly affecting her daily activities and quality of life.
Ms. Huyen had visited many places and received many treatments with many different types of medicine, but the rash and hives kept recurring. After that, introduced by an acquaintance, Ms. Huyen went to MEDLATEC Cau Giay General Clinic (at 2/82 Duy Tan, Cau Giay, Hanoi ) for a health check-up, hoping to completely treat the rash and itching.
The itchy rash and hives that recurred many times made Ms. Huyen very worried.
Taking a medical history, Ms. Huyen said that she had been in the habit of eating sour meat for many years. After a clinical examination and tests as prescribed by the doctor, Ms. Huyen was diagnosed with chronic urticaria caused by infection with roundworm larvae of dogs and cats.
Patients are prescribed outpatient medication, advised on food hygiene, nutrition, appropriate lifestyle, and scheduled for follow-up visits.
Directly examining and treating this case, Associate Professor, Dr. Do Ngoc Anh - Parasitology Expert, MEDLATEC Healthcare System, Lecturer specializing in Medical Mycology, Medical Micro-parasitology, Military Medical Academy affirmed: "The treatment of parasitic diseases in general and chronic urticaria caused by roundworms in cats and dogs in particular requires patients to be persistent and comply with the prescribed regimen. Doctors should not only prescribe medication but also provide consultation so that patients have knowledge about the disease, feel secure and comply with the treatment regimen ."
Ms. Huyen was completely treated for her itchy rash and hives by following the treatment regimen at MEDLATEC.
After nearly 2 months of treatment, Ms. Huyen shared with excitement: “After following the treatment regimen at MEDLATEC, the itchy rashes and hives no longer appeared on the skin, and the itching also completely stopped. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the MEDLATEC Healthcare System, especially the enthusiasm and care of Associate Professor, Dr. Do Ngoc Anh - who directly examined and gave me an effective treatment regimen” .
Experts recommend measures to protect health against the threat of parasitic diseases
Sour meat is a traditional dish with the main ingredient being fresh pork marinated in rice bran for natural fermentation. The processing does not go through any heat treatment. This is a favorite dish of many people, especially in the summer, sour meat is indispensable on the drinking table.
However, the risk of parasitic infection from this favorite dish is very high. Similar to Ms. Huyen’s case, the proportion of people infected with parasites due to eating undercooked foods such as nem chua, blood pudding, salads, etc. accounts for a large proportion.
Sour meat has many potential risks of parasitic diseases.
Associate Professor, Dr. Do Ngoc Anh said that clinical symptoms of infection with dog and cat roundworm larvae are often vague and non-specific. In some people, fatigue, allergies, itchy rash, hives, muscle aches, muscle pain, sluggishness, bloating, indigestion, etc. Dog and cat roundworm larvae can also parasitize and cause damage to the liver, lungs, central nervous system or eyes.
“Because the disease has no specific symptoms, it is easily overlooked. Therefore, people who show signs such as digestive disorders, itchy rash, hives, liver, lung, brain symptoms or have high risk factors should go to a medical facility for examination and testing to accurately diagnose the cause of the disease,” experts recommend.
In fact, the diagnosis of parasitic diseases in general, and diseases caused by roundworm larvae in particular, still faces many difficulties and challenges. Not all cases can accurately determine the location of the parasite larvae in the body. Diagnosis and treatment require specialized knowledge, experience and understanding of the biological characteristics of the pathogen. Therefore, people need to research and choose reputable medical facilities that meet professional capacity as well as equip modern testing equipment systems to be accurately diagnosed and effectively treated for this disease.
In addition, to effectively prevent the risk of parasitic diseases, the most important measure is to comply with the principles of hygiene in eating and drinking, eating cooked food and drinking boiled water.
MEDLATEC Healthcare System brings together a team of leading experts and doctors with outstanding capabilities in the field of diagnosis, especially testing and diagnostic imaging. Currently, MEDLATEC fully meets the needs of examination, early detection, and monitoring of treatment results for multidisciplinary diseases, including parasitic diseases (diseases caused by amoeba dysentery, toxoplasma, dog and cat roundworms, thorny-headed worms, strongyloides, rat roundworms, pork tapeworms, dog tapeworms, small/large liver flukes, lung flukes, etc.), viral diseases (hand, foot and mouth disease, dengue fever, hepatitis A/B/C, HIV, measles, chickenpox, etc.), bacterial diseases (tuberculosis, cholera, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc.), fungal diseases. Modern equipment at MEDLATEC Testing Center meets the needs of performing basic to advanced tests to diagnose parasitic diseases. For any questions about MEDLATEC's medical examination and treatment services, or if you need a medical examination, please contact the hotline 1900 56 56 56. |
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