Ascariasis is an infection of the small intestine caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, which is a species of roundworm.
What is the another name for ascariasis?
Parasites - Ascariasis An estimated 807 million–1.2 billion people in the world are infected with Ascaris lumbricoides (sometimes called just Ascaris or ascariasis). Ascaris, hookworm, and whipworm are parasitic worms known as soil-transmitted helminths (STH).
What is parasite infection called?
A parasitic disease, also known as parasitosis, is an infectious disease caused or transmitted by a parasite. Many parasites do not cause diseases as it may eventually lead to death of both organism and host.
Is ascariasis an infectious disease?
Ascariasis is the most prevalent intestinal helminth infection in the world. Eggs hatch in the intestines, and larvae migrate first to the lungs and then to the intestines, where they mature.
What is the roundworm infection?
Roundworm infection is a type of parasitic illness. It's caused by a type of roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. Roundworm eggs live in soil that is contaminated by feces. The eggs can get into the body through the mouth. The infection can then spread from person to person via infected feces.
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