Types of Ascariasis:
Broader types of Ascariasis:
Prevalance of Ascariasis: rare
Prevalance of Ascariasis:
Ascariasis is the most
common human worm infection. Infection occurs worldwide and is most common
in tropical and subtropical areas where sanitation and hygiene are poor.
Children are infected more often than adults. In the United States,
infection is rare, but most common in rural areas of the southeast. (Source: excerpt from Ascaris Infection: DPD)
Complications of Ascariasis:
see complications of Ascariasis
Causes of Ascariasis: see causes of Ascariasis
Risk factors for Ascariasis:
see
risk factors for Ascariasis
Symptoms of Ascariasis: see symptoms of Ascariasis
Complications of Ascariasis: see complications of Ascariasis
Contagion of Ascariasis: Spread by human feces in areas of poor sanitation.
More information:
see contagiousness of Ascariasis
Diagnostic testing: see tests for Ascariasis.
Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Ascariasis.
Treatments for Ascariasis:
see treatments for Ascariasis
Prevention of Ascariasis:
see prevention of Ascariasis
Research for Ascariasis:
see research for Ascariasis
Hospitalization statistics for Ascariasis:
The following are statistics from various sources about hospitalizations and Ascariasis:
Organs and body systems related to Ascariasis include:
Main name of condition: Ascariasis
Class of Condition for Ascariasis: parasite worm
ascaris, common roundworm, intestinal roundworm
Ascaris lumbricoides
Source - Diseases Database
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