Module 7 Discussion Helminth Infections - Microbiology 2

Module 7 Discussion: Helminth Infections - Microbiology 2

isease :   Ascariasis 

In your case study, provide an introduction to your patient-include name, age, social status. Describe the patient's medical history of the present illness and the chief presenting complaint(clinical presentation). Describe how you would diagnose this illness-what additional symptoms would you look for, what diagnostic tests you will do, your expected findings and the subsequent treatment and prognosis. Create a list of at least four other differential diagnoses.

Once you have completed your case study, under your case-study text, describe the classification of the helminth associated with the assigned disease, describe the most common modes of transmission,life cycle,virulence factors, epidemiology,and prevention.

Your case study must be a minimum of 600 words long board.