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Ascariasis is an infection caused by a parasitic roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides . |
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Symptoms
Most of the time, there are no symptoms. However, symptoms may include: Passing worms in stool; Vomiting up worms; Wo...
Causes
Ascariasis is the most common intestinal worm infection. It is found in association with poor personal hygiene, poor ...
Tests
The patient may show signs of malnutrition. Tests to diagnose this condition include: Stool ova and parasites exam; A...
Treatments
Treatment includes medications that paralyze or kill intestinal parasitic worms, such as albendazole or mebendazole. ...
Complications
Biliary (liver secretion) tract obstruction; Perforation (hole) in gut; Blockage in the intestine.
Prevention
Improved sanitation and hygiene in developing countries will reduce the risk in those areas. In areas where this diso...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms suggestive of this disease, particularly if you have traveled to ...
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