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Deworming

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  How will you deworm a child ? In pediatrics warm manifestation is common complaint. Intestinal worms are generally found in children who are exposed more to the contaminated environment & has direct contact with dirty soil or water. Soil transmitted helminth disease(STH ) ,Involve roundworm , hookworm Or whipworm manifestation causes : Internal bleeding leads anemia Intestinal inflammation & obstruction  Impaired of nutrient intake  Source of worms   Dirty hands / inadequate hand washing Toys  Junk food  Playing barefoot      Symptoms of worm manifestation Eating frequently Abdominal pain  Weight loss     Vomiting & nausea    Bloating or gas Painful urination  Diarrhea Anemia  Rashes or itching  Trouble in sleeping Management / Deworming  (under the WHO guidelines ) Preventive chemotherapy  It is annual or biannual administration of single dose 400 mg Alendazole suspension...