Ascariasis occurs when a parasitic roundworm infects a person's small intestine. It may not cause symptoms initially, but an extensive infection can lead to dangerous gastrointestinal blockages.

Discussion. Ascariasis is a parasitic infection of the intestine caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, a helminthic nematode that can grow up to 25–35 cm in length.2 Infection spreads by fecal oral ...

Intestinal worms are organisms that feed off the human body. Tapeworm, hookworm, pinworm, and other types of worms affect the body in different ways. A person may notice worms in stool. Types of ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for ascariasis? A: Ascariasis is usually treated by a general physician. A: Round worm infection is a very common ailment in children of growing age. It can remain ...

Ascariasis is a parasitic worm infection affecting humans and is one of the most common in the world. Between 800million and 1.2billion people worldwide are infected with the parasitic worms ...

Ascariasis is another parasite that can infect your lungs. This infection is common around the world but is rare in the United States. Ascariasis is a type of roundworm.

Supported in part by research grants (5R07 TW00141–06, No. AI 07628–01 and No. 5x4317) from the National Institutes of Health, United States Public Health Service.