Parasites are microorganisms that live and feed on other organisms.Parasites often cause harm to the host.It is customary to subdivide pests into species such as animal pests and plant pests.Animal parasites include protozoa, helminths, arachnids, insects and others.Plant pests include bacteria, fungi, some higher plants and others.
Viruses are also parasites.In most cases, in order to live, the parasites must change two or three hosts, in which they cause exhaustion and weakening of the body.They often lead to the death of the owners.Most parasites are the causative agents of many human diseases.In medical terminology, parasites include any creatures that lead a parasitic lifestyle.Bacteria, viruses and fungi are excluded.
Diagnosis of parasites in humans
There are a number of human diseases caused by parasites such as protozoa, parasitic worms, arthropods and pathogenic microorganisms.Protozoan parasites include amoebae, leishmania, lamblia, plasmodium, trypanosomes, balladids, pneumocystis, toxoplasmia and others.In parasitic worms - helminths.Arthropods include insects and mites.And pathogenic microorganisms include bacteria and spirochetes that parasitize ticks, fleas, lice, pathogenic fungi and viruses.
The main goal of parasites is to hide their existence.That is, they live unnoticed in the host's body.Checking for parasites involves observing their release (amoebae, segments, worms, pinworms) or the products of parasite reproduction (eggs, cysts of protozoa).The diagnosis is made in feces, urine, sputum or human body tissues (blood and lymph nodes).
Let's highlight a list of studies used for this:
- Histology companion program?
- histological analysis?
- Immunological (serological) tests.
- microscopy (blood smear);
- electroacupuncture methods (ART - vegetative resonance control);
Analysis using the histological coprogram method involves the diagnosis of thin sections of a stool sample using optical systems.It makes it possible to clearly identify parts of the bodies of helminths, their eggs and the membranes (cuticles) of the larvae.Thus, helminthiasis is detected.An additional feature of this method is the determination of the type of parasites found.
More effective is a serological blood test, which detects antibodies against helminths.This method is also called an immunological (serological) test.The essence of the test is to use different sets of chemical reagents and indicators.They are used to detect certain types of parasite antibodies and antigens in human blood.Immunological testing is performed only in medical laboratories.
Microscopic analysis relies on the use of dark field, fluorescence and electron microscopes.This diagnostic makes it possible to study living or fixed microscopic objects, as well as cellular and subcellular structures.
The electroacupuncture method is based on the use of special devices to identify basic data on the state of human health.This method examines different areas of the skin.
Histological analysis is a common method for examining feces for the presence of parasites of various species.In most cases, it is used to determine helminthic infestations in human biomaterial.It can be performed for adults and children.
A blood scan (blood test) makes it possible to determine the state of the main elements of the blood and the purity of its plasma.When taking a test for parasites, which is based on this method, the blood is not processed (that is, it is not dried or dyed).Its study is carried out using a microscope, which is connected to a video camera.Then, the sample of the material under study is magnified in the microscope by 1800-2000 times.At this time, the screen emits the resulting image and also provides an opportunity to take photos or videos.A blood scan allows you to get data about the state of the immune system and its activity, as well as determine the presence of bacteria, fungi and helminth larvae.
The VRT (vegetative resonance test) is based on the phenomenon of biological resonance formed between the drug and the human body.Such a drug acts as carriers of information about the frequencies of various types of parasites.In 1989 all frequency data of various parasites, fungi and viruses were discovered and recorded.It is this type of research that provides an opportunity to assess the state of a person at a given point in time.That is, to determine the level of immune system disorders, as well as viral and bacterial loads in the human body, to remove toxins, to reduce the body's reactions to various antigens and allergens, and much more.
In the laboratory where the analysis is performed by the ART method, special attention is paid to determining the level of eosinophils.It is their overestimated indicator that shows the presence of allergic reactions caused by parasitic infestations.Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that can detoxify bacteria.They are involved in allergic processes in the human body and can be colored with acid dyes.That is, in other words, eosinophils are indicators of parasitic invasions in the normal state of human immunity.
Pest analysis - which is better?
There are many types of tests and which one is best is determined by the treating physician.The most commonly used tests are blood and stool tests to detect different types of parasites.Among the blood tests for parasites, the following types are distinguished:
- blood test for lamella;
- blood test for episthorchiasis pathogens (detection of IgG antibodies).
- blood test for echinococcus pathogens.
- blood test for toxocariasis pathogens.
- blood test for trichinosis pathogens.
- blood test for ascariasis pathogens.
The material for research in all the above methods is blood, which is taken from a vein.
The research material for the detection of helminths is feces.Because there they are more frequent and easier to spot.
Who needs to take an exam?
Such patients who complain of declining general health are offered a blood test for parasites.As is known, there are hundreds of families that parasitize the human body.Many of them produce toxins that poison the blood.Some reduce the amount of nutrients.And at the same time, diseases that appear as a result of the vital activity of parasites are difficult to detect.Because the symptoms are similar to the manifestations of many diseases.A blood test makes it possible to determine the amount of antibodies and specific immunoglobulins in the human body.They are the ones that act as parasitic markers.
In many cases, blood diagnosis is additionally done by the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) method.This study is considered effective and reliable.Its main advantage is the advantage of identifying many types of diseases at a time when other diagnostics are weak.
It is also recommended to have a blood test for parasites in preparation for vaccinations, during pregnancy and after completing a course of antiparasitic treatment.This analysis should be done several times (immediately after treatment and after one to three months).