Situation and vulnerability
Walking barefoot or playing on exposed ground increases the risk. Significant infections can affect nutrition and growth.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Local itching may follow penetration. Fatigue, digestive pain and anaemia may accompany intestinal forms.
Diagnosis and monitoring
Research into eggs in stools and the balance of anaemia contribute to the assessment. The cause of fatigue is not deduced from this only symptom.
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Prevention and care
Wear shoes and limit skin-to-soil contacts to an exposed area. Antiparasitics and correction of anaemia are assessed medically, with improved sanitation.
Practical issues
Do we have to swallow soil to get infected?
No: The penetration of larvae through the skin, especially bare feet, is an important route. Some routes of ingestion also exist depending on the species.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Naked foot contacts with ground
- Fatigue, pallor and blood balance
- Travel and stool examinations
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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