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Can worms cause death?

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“Tapeworm larva (hydatid) lodging in the lung tissue, if left untreated, can lead to death within 10 years from onset of symptoms. “Mass of worms in the intestine can cause intestinal obstruction, leading to death. 5 июл. 2020 г.


Can intestinal worms cause death?

Intestinal worms can cause symptoms such as anaemia, intestinal obstruction, inflammation of the colon, impaired development, and even death.

Can worms be fatal in humans?

About 80 percent to 90 percent of people die if they are infected by the worm species and then suffer from so-called "hyperinfection" as the worms travel through their bodies, said report co-author Dr. Niaz Banaei, an assistant professor of infectious diseases at Stanford University School of Medicine.

What happens if a worm gets in your body?

A person with intestinal worms may also experience dysentery. Dysentery is when an intestinal infection causes diarrhea with blood and mucus in the stool. Intestinal worms can also cause a rash or itching around the rectum or vulva. In some cases, you will pass a worm in your stool during a bowel movement.

Can worms live in your lungs?

Paragonimiasis is caused by infection with a flatworm. That's a parasitic worm also called a fluke or lung fluke because it commonly infects the lungs.

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