Prevention of parasites is a necessary measure, since a person is constantly in an environment where there are many harmful microorganisms. It must be approached thoroughly, without choosing drugs or folk remedies without consulting a doctor. Some medications have strong side effects and contraindications that the patient may not be aware of.
Sources of infection
Parasite prevention is based on understanding how these harmful organisms enter the human body.
The most common sources of infection include:
- Water. It creates all the necessary conditions for the maturation of eggs of protozoa (giardia, etc.) and some types of worms. Therefore, drinking raw water, including from lakes and rivers, is risky.
- Meat. In order to prevent parasites, you should not eat this product without heat treatment. Raw semi-finished productsmay also contain larvae. Meat must be boiled or fried to avoid contamination.
- Insects. At certain stages, parasites can develop in the bodies of bloodsuckers. Flies are also carriers of worm larvae. To prevent insect bites, you need to use personal protective equipment. This rule is especially true during outdoor recreation in the hot season.
- Street animals and pets. Their coat often contains parasite eggs. The feces of animals that have been infected can also act as a source of spread. They fall on the beds in the grass and ponds. For this reason, children and adults should wash their hands thoroughly after being in the yard or in nature, be sure to use soap.
- Vegetables and fruits. They need to be washed, regardless of whether they were bought or collected from a home garden. You need to understand that parasites can be found on any greens and berries. To enhance the preventive effect, such products should be doused with boiling water.
- Fish. In most cases, carriers of worms are freshwater species. For this reason, the fish must not only be washed, but also doused with boiling water.
It is necessary to take into account the fact that the prevention of parasites is most relevant in the warm season - most cases of infection are recorded during this period.
Basic Methods
If you do not follow the basic rules, then pills alone will not be able to provide full protection. Prevention of parasites in the human body is inevitably associated with the following:recommendations:
- include foods such as garlic and pumpkin seeds in your daily diet;
- Gloves must be used while working in the garden;
- wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling animals, using the toilet and always before eating;
- eat as few yeast-based baked goods as possible and limit sweets;
- do not swim in stagnant water and do not drink raw water;
- buy meat and fish only at outlets that specialize in selling these products;
- periodically wash clothes at high temperature and wash all children's toys;
- prevent the accumulation of dirt and dust in the room (constantly ventilate the rooms and carry out wet cleaning);
- don't let children touch street animals;
- treat carpets and upholstered furniture every year with special anti-parasite products;
- deworm pets.
If signs of infection with parasites have become noticeable, then you do not need to treat yourself - you need to see a doctor.
When to Use Parasite Prevention
It is necessary to drink tablets to neutralize helminths and other harmful organisms, but only after consulting a doctor.
Unfortunately, some citizens do not see the need to visit a specialist and, in principle, raise the topic of using drugs for parasites. Not everyone perceives prevention as something important.
For this reason, it is worth deciding when or after which you need to go to the doctor and buy pills:
- Constant work with the earth. Those who stay in the garden for a long time need to be diagnosed periodically and apply the preventive measures shown by the doctor.
- Illness of one of the family members. In this case, tablets for the prevention of parasites should be taken on drink by everyone who lives in the same apartment / house with the infected one.
- Recovery after helminth treatment. During this period, there is a high probability that the infection will recur. It is possible that after the completion of therapy, parasite larvae remained in the patient's body. Preventive measures in this case are necessary to consolidate the therapeutic effect.
- Pets. If there are animals in the house that are often on the street, then it is advisable to periodically use anti-helminth preparations.
- Permanent visits to other countries. When a person frequently visits places with an unusual climate and diet, the risk of infection increases significantly.
- When symptoms appear. We are talking about a situation where signs of infection become noticeable, but the diagnosis does not give accurate results or does not at all confirm the presence of parasites in the body. Preventive measures (physician-approved drugs) are highly desirable in this case.
- Children in constant contact with people. If a child often travels by public transport, goes to school or kindergarten, then he needs to periodically take anthelminticdrugs.
- Staying near water bodies. Fans of fishing and beach holidays inevitably come into contact with an environment favorable for parasites. For this reason, such people should periodically take a course of prevention of worms.
What to give children
Prophylaxis against parasites in the body of children and adolescents must be done correctly. Therefore, you need to visit a parasitologist. It is he who will be able to accurately determine the essence of the problem and prescribe effective, and most importantly, safe drugs.
With self-selection of medicines, medicines can be used that will lead to poisoning of the child's body.
When it comes to a child, in most cases, the prevention of infection with parasites comes down to the use of suspensions and syrups. It is in this form that anthelmintic drugs for children are sold. The most common are Levamisole and Vermox.
Albendazole
Understanding the methods of preventing parasites in the human body, this drug must be given attention without fail.
"Albendazole" is included in the list of the most popular means to help neutralize the effects of parasitic invasion. It may have other names - "Vormil" and "Nemozol".
This drug is produced by an Indian company, and therefore it is more expensive than domestic analogues.
The most effective "Albendazole" in the fight against worms belonging to the group of flukes and nematodes. This tooldestroys both adult organisms and the eggs they have laid.
For the prevention of infection with parasites, one tablet will be enough. Re-use of the medication is allowed at least a month later.
Use this product during lactation and pregnancy is highly discouraged.
Pirantel
The difference of this drug is its safety, including for children. But it is worth considering the fact that it is contraindicated for people with chronic liver and kidney failure.
"Pirantel" has established itself as a good tool for the destruction of roundworms. After entering the body, it dissolves and penetrates the parasite. As a result, helminths completely lose the ability to move. But the maximum effect is possible only when exposed to adults.
This means that after the first use of this parasite medicine, prophylaxis will be required again - in two weeks.
It is also important to be aware of the side effects of this medicine: its use can cause allergies and diarrhea. But if the dose was not exceeded, then the negative effect would not be strong.
Helminthox
The use of this tool is relevant when a broad action is needed. This is explained by the fact that Helmintox can neutralize more than 15 types of worms.
For the prevention of parasites in a person in adulthood, one tablet will be enough. Re-admission is allowed after 14 days. In this case, eating food will not affect the level of effectiveness of the medicine.
Those who have liver problems should not rush to use this drug. It is better to consult a doctor.
In case of an overdose, Helmintox will not harm the patient and will not cause intoxication. Side effects (dizziness, vomiting) are very rare.
Vermox
These pills are perfect for the prevention of parasites in the human body, and of different types.
Due to its wide spectrum of action, it copes well with helminths such as pinworms, echinococci, roundworms, strongyloids, etc.
Consultation with a doctor is necessary, because for certain diseases of the digestive tract, the remedy cannot be used. It is also important to take into account the fact that it may be incompatible with some medications. Vermox is also not suitable for people with lactose intolerance.
Prophylactic course of an adult patient lasts 3 days. You need to take one tablet per day. And during this period, it is important not to eat heavy food for the stomach, as well as alcohol.
Levamisole
Used to neutralize various types of parasites. The therapeutic effect is achieved due to the defeat of the respiratory organs of worms. As a result, the helminths stop moving and die.
The parasites come out of the body together with the feces. It is worth noting that Levamisole also destroys helminth eggs, finally neutralizing the infection process.
In pharmacies you can find this remedy under a different name - "Dekaris". To get a preventiveeffect is enough for one tablet. You can repeat the procedure after 2 weeks.
Against the background of other drugs, Levamisole stands out in that it not only kills parasites, but also improves immunity.
This remedy is great for children over 3 years old. But the control of the pediatrician is still necessary.
Piperazine
This drug copes well with the preventive function. The desired effect is achieved through the action of piperazine adipate, the main component of the drug.
The effectiveness of this medication is high - after the first dose (1 tablet), more than 90% of worms leave the body. To consolidate the result, it is worth re-taking "Piperazine" after 14 days.
The product does not have a toxic effect on the human body, therefore it is suitable for prevention, including for children.
Combantrine
Suitable for those who have to deal with adult worms. This tool blocks the appearance and development of diseases that are the result of the activity of parasites. You do not need to take laxatives or follow a special diet while taking it.
To get the desired effect, two tablets are enough on the first day and one the next day. They need to be chewed and washed down with plenty of water. You can retake this drug for parasite prevention after 2 weeks.
When choosing "Combanthrin", you should be prepared for possible side effects: nausea, insomnia,diarrhea and vomiting. This product is not recommended for lactating and pregnant women.
Folk methods
If you don't have the right drugs at hand, you can use alternative options.
For the prevention of helminths suitable:
- Tincture of pomegranate bark (crushed). Taken on an empty stomach, followed by a laxative.
- Garlic. Drink with baked milk on an empty stomach.
- Pumpkin seeds. If you eat this product on an empty stomach, then the worms in the body will become significantly less. After eating the seeds, a laxative is taken.
- Carrot juice enema. Its use helps to remove parasites from the body.
It should be understood that the most effective prevention is the methods used after diagnosis and consultation with a doctor.
Results
Worms are harmful organisms that quietly enter the human body. Their presence is difficult to detect, so competent prevention should be carried out periodically. This means that you do not need to act without the advice of a specialist: the doctor can tell you which remedy is best for a particular patient. Otherwise, negative side effects cannot be ruled out.
