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Ascariasis (as-kuh-RIE-uh-sis) is a type of roundworm infection. These worms are parasites that use your body as a host to mature from larvae or eggs to adult worms. Adult worms, which reproduce, can be more than a foot (30 centimeters) long. One of the most common worm infections in people worldwide, ascariasis is uncommon in the United States. Most infected people have mild cases with no symptoms. But heavy infestation can lead to serious symptoms and complications. Ascariasis occurs most often in children in tropic...
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Most people infected with ascariasis have no signs or symptoms. Moderate to heavy infestations cause various signs or symptoms, depending on which part of your body is affected. In the lungs After you swallow the tiny (microscopic) ascariasis eggs, they hatch in the small intestine and the larvae migrate through the bloodstream or lymphatic system into the lungs. At this stage, you may experience signs and symptoms similar to asthma or pneumonia, including:
After spending 10 to 14 days in the lungs, the larvae trave...
Ascariasis isn't spread directly from person to person. Instead, a person has to come into contact with soil mixed with human or pig feces that contain ascariasis eggs or infected water. In some developing countries, human feces are used for fertilizer, or poor sanitary facilities allow human waste to mix with soil in yards, ditches and fields. People can also get it from eating uncooked pig or chicken liver that is infected.
Small children often play in dirt, and infection can occur ...
Typically, only infections that cause symptoms need to be treated. In some cases, ascariasis will resolve on its own. Medications Anti-parasite medications are the first line of treatment against ascariasis. The most common are:
These medications, taken for one to three days, kill the adult worms. Side effects include mild abdominal pain or diarrhea.
Pregnant women may take pyrantel pamoate. Surgery In cases of heavy infestation, surgery may be necessary to remove wo...
The best defense against ascariasis is good hygiene and common sense. Follow these tips to avoid infection:
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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