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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Ascariasis is a globally occurring helminthic infection of humans.[1] is the most common human helminth infection.[2] The transmission of infection is usually from hand to mouth, and humans are the only known host.[2] Ascariasis is more common in tropical areas of the world and predominantly affects the pediatric age group.[3]

Historical Perspective

Ascariasis has been around for several years and the scientific study of Ascaris lumbricoides was promoted by Edward Tyson.[4]

Pathophysiology

Causes

Ascariasis is a soil helminth infection caused by the nematode Ascaris lumbricoides.[2]

Differentiating Ascariasis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

X ray

CT

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Medical Therapy

Surgery

References

  1. Kliegman, Robert; Stanton, Bonita; St. Geme, Joseph; Schor, Nina (2016). "Chapter 291:Ascariasis (Ascaris lumbricoides)". Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics Twentieth Edition. Elsevier. pp. 1733–1734. ISBN 978-1-4557-7566-8.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kim, Kami; Weiss, Louis; Tanowitz, Herbert (2016). "Chapter 39:Parasitic Infections". Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine Sixth Edition. Elsevier. pp. 682–698. ISBN 978-1-4557-3383-5.
  3. Ferri, Fred (2017). "Chapter:Ascariasis". Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2017. Elsevier. pp. 117–117. ISBN 978-0-3232-8048-8.
  4. Crompton DW (1988). "The prevalence of Ascariasis". Parasitol Today. 4 (6): 162–9. PMID 15463076.

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