Washing hands with soap, cleaning fruits and vegetables under safe running water, drinking treated water, and maintaining proper sanitation can help reduce the risk.
Image 3: Washing fresh vegetables as part of everyday food hygiene. Illustrative image.
Chapter 4: Treatment and the Road to Recovery
Treatment depends on the severity of the infection and whether an intestinal obstruction is present. Doctors may use antiparasitic medication to eliminate worms when appropriate. Patients who have experienced prolonged vomiting may also require intravenous fluids and electrolyte replacement.