Notes on intestinal worms / by J.T. Calvert ; compiled for the use of hospital assistants in accordance with the instructions of T.H. Hendley.

  • Calvert, John Telfer, 1864-
Date:
1902
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Credit: Notes on intestinal worms / by J.T. Calvert ; compiled for the use of hospital assistants in accordance with the instructions of T.H. Hendley. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    Prevention.—In the first instance the parasite is introduced from without by the swallowing of the eggs probably in water, in dust, dirt, direct contaminations from dirty linen, or on raw vegetables. Once introduced it continues and multiplies, as we have shown, by auto- infection. Hence children harbouring this parasite and their surroundings should be kept scrupulously clean, and should not be allowed to sleep with other children, nor to use the same utensils, etc. Treatment.—The treatment must be directed to expelling the worms present and preventing the re-introduction of their eggs. A purge should be given with a view of driving the worms towards the rectum and clearing out the bowels. After the bowels have acted freely, an anthelmintic enema should be given every other night for at least a fortnight. To prevent reinfection the buttocks and neighbour- hood should be washed with soap and water after each motion. At night the anus should be smeared with some mild mercurial ointment. On recovery some preparation of iron should be administered as a tonic. Formulae— Purgative. [For a child one year old.] R Pulv. jalapse comp. 2 grs. „ hydrarg. cum creta 1 gr. [For a child 3 to 6 years old.] Hydrarg. subchlor. 1 to 2 grs. Pulv. scammon. comp. ... 2 grs. [For a child aged 6 years.] Hydrarg. subchlor. 1 gr. Jalapse resin 2 grs.. Pulv. scammon. 5 „