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Ascariasis is infection with the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides.Ascariasis is caused by consuming food or drink contaminated with roundworm eggs. Ascariasis is the most common intestinal worm infection. |
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Symptoms
Most of the time, there are no symptoms. If there are symptoms, they may include:Bloody sputumCoughLow-grade feverPa...
Causes
Ascariasis is caused by consuming food or drink contaminated with roundworm eggs. Ascariasis is the most common intes...
Tests
The infected person may show signs of malnutrition. Tests to diagnose this condition include:.Abdominal x-ray Complet...
Treatments
Treatment includes medications that paralyze or kill intestinal parasitic worms, such as albendazole or mebendazole. ...
Prevention
Improved sanitation and hygiene in developing countries will reduce the risk in those areas. In areas where this dis...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of ascariasis, particularly if you have traveled to a high-risk a...
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