Intestinal Worms
It is a common disease in children. ● Ring worm These worms, which look like tiny pieces of thread, cause severe discomfort, malnutrition, behavioral changes, and sleep deprivation in children. Worm infestation is most common in children between five and fourteen. People who live in unsanitary conditions and consume unhygienic food are prone to this disease. To be precise, worms enter the human body through faeces. It is transmitted to another person through the fecal-oral route ( when the excreta from an infected person mixes with food or water, which, when consumed by a healthy person, the person gets infected) Symptoms: •One of the main symptoms is itching around the anus. This usually occurs at night. It is because fully-grown females lay their eggs near the anus at night. • Girls may experience vaginal itching, lack of sleep, loss of appetite, and weight loss. ● Roundworm Malnutritio...