Ascariasis

Introduction: Ascariasis

Ascariasis: An ascarid is a worm that lives in the small intestine. Infection with ascarids is called ascariasis (ass-kuh-rye-uh-sis). Adult female worms ... more about Ascariasis.

Ascariasis: Large intestinal roundworm from 6 to 13 inches. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ascariasis is available below.

Symptoms of Ascariasis

• No symptoms
• Stage 1: worm larvae in the bowels attach to bowel walls
• Stage 2: worm larvae migrate into the lungs:
  • Fever
  • Wheezing

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Medical Textbooks Online about Ascariasis

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Ascariasis

• Worm eggs in stool
• Worm larvae in stool

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Ascariasis?

• Misdiagnosis of Ascariasis

Causes of Ascariasis

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Treatments for Ascariasis

• Mebendazole
• Albendazole
• Pyrantel pamoate

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Reseach about Ascariasis

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Clinical Trials for Ascariasis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Ascariasis include:

• Effectiveness of Combined Albendazole and Ivermectin Treatment for Intestinal Worm Infections - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - albendazole vs. combined albendazole/ivermectin treatment

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Statistics for Ascariasis

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Types of Ascariasis

• Ascaris lumbricoides

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Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Ascariasis

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Article Excerpts about Ascariasis

Ascaris Infection: DPD (Excerpt)

An ascarid is a worm that lives in the small intestine. Infection with ascarids is called ascariasis (ass-kuh-rye-uh-sis). Adult female worms can grow over 12 inches in length, adult males are smaller. (Source: excerpt from Ascaris Infection: DPD)

Parasitic Roundworm Diseases, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID (Excerpt)

The name Ascaris lumbricoides reflects the resemblance of this intestinal roundworm to the common earthworm known as Lumbricus. Ranging in length from six to 13 inches, the female worm may grow to be as thick as a pencil. Ascaris infections are common throughout the world in both temperate and tropical areas. In areas of poor sanitation, everyone may be harboring the parasite. Amazingly, up to a hundred worms can infect one person. (Source: excerpt from Parasitic Roundworm Diseases, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

Definitions of Ascariasis:

Infection by nematodes of the genus ASCARIS. Ingestion of infective eggs causes diarrhea and pneumonitis. Its distribution is more prevalent in areas of poor sanitation and where human feces are used for fertilizer. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms - (Source - WordNet 2.1)