Online Medical Books for Ascariasis

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1. Read book excerpts
2. Ascariasis: Introduction
3. Ascariasis Misdiagnosis
4. Ascariasis Complications
5. Ascariasis Treatments
6. Clinical trials
7. Diagnosis of Ascariasis
8. Ascariasis Overview
9. More book excerpts for Ascariasis

Medical Books Excerpts

Hookworm disease
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Hookworm disease, also called uncinariasis or ground itch, is an infection of the upper intestine caused by Ancylostoma duodenale (found in the eastern hemisphere) or Necator americanus (in the western hemisphere).... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Ascariasis
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Ascariasis, also known as roundworm infection, is caused by Ascaris lumbricoides. It's the most common type of intestinal worm infection, occurring worldwide. Most patients recover without treatment, but complications can occur when... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Ascariasis
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Also known as roundworm infection, ascariasis is caused by the parasitic worm Ascaris lumbricoides. It occurs worldwide but is most common in tropical areas with poor sanitation and in Asia, where farmers use human stool as fertilizer. In the... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Ascaris Lumbricoides
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... Suzanne Dawid, MD, PhD Ascaris Lumbricoides - BASICS Ascaris Lumbricoides - description Ascaris lumbricoides is a large roundworm, 15–40 cm in length, which infects humans via eggs found in soil. Animals are not affected.... Ascaris Lumbricoides - DIAGNOSIS ... Ascaris Lumbricoides - TREATMENT ... Ascaris Lumbricoides - FOLLOW UP ... Ascaris Lumbricoides - bibliography ... Ascaris Lumbricoides - CODES ... READ EXCERPTS »

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