title: Management of common parasitic infections encountered in primary care.
abstract: Ascaris lumbricoides, Enterobius vermicularis, Strongyloides stercoralis and Giardia lamblia are among the most frequently diagnosed human pathogenic parasites in the United States. Primary care practitioners need to be aware of the overt and covert signs and symptoms of these parasitic infections. This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of these common parasites.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Sheahan
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Seabolt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005873:Giardiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010123:Oxyuriasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D011320:Primary Health Care; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy