RE: [Leica] Parasites and the so called "third world' - way OT

["Jeffery Smith" <jsmith@dcc.edu>]

The parasites from animals typically don't develop normally in humans and,
as a result, wander all over wreaking havoc until they die. The worst may be
Lagochilascaris, which I studied in the 1970's. This takes up residence in
the tissues of the neck (usually) and is able to reproduce there. Horrible
death.

Bird schistosomes usually produce the world's worst itching for a week, but
no serious health problems. From wading in salt water. Human schistosomiasis
is from wading in fresh water. It is nasty for the long term.

Barefoot-caused problems are primarily hookworm (causing anemia) and
Strongyloides stercoralis.

JLS

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Caliguri
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 10:43 AM
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Subject: [Leica] Parasites and the so called "third world'


Tina-
    You are right --- I believe it's Schistosomiasis that is the culprit in
the 'barefoot' problem mentioned. There are MANY types, but the type
received via the barefoot route is mainly avian. However, when a person
walks on a beach (or other area) where the birds (gulls etc.) carrying the
parasite's eggs leave droppings with those eggs, they hatch into larva that
can attach themselves to any animal (usually another shorebird) and then
'painfully migrate' under the dermis then go deep, usually heading for the
target organ (lungs, etc). In humans that have a good immune system, these
guys usually say ' Oh, mistake! We are not in another bird!" and are killed
off by -  meds as well. But while the migrate to your knees before giving
up, it is VERY excruciating. This to go with Bot flies, worms from eggs on
ingested food that feces had , maybe even third hand, been in contact with
(these eggs are very sticky!) on seemingly 'clean' hands'. If only people
could see what a rough world it is like outside this country. I hope you and
your Leicas can help that! Ed

> Amen!  And even more types of undesirable worms that were crawling out 
> of childrens' noses and mouths in Honduras this summer.  The real 
> problem is not the barefootedness but the animals that roam freely in 
> and out of all homes.  I've just finished my metronidizole and 
> mebendizole treatments.  Believe me, it's not pleasant!
> 
> Tina

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