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Case description of ascariasis.

C R Clinch¹, M B Stephens

¹Department of Family and Community Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, The Bowman Gray Campus, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1084, USA.

Archives of Family Medicine

|December 15, 2000

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Ascaris lumbricoides, a common roundworm, frequently infects humans in the US, even with good hygiene. Prompt diagnosis is crucial as symptoms range from none to severe illness.

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Medical Parasitology
Human Health
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Ascaris lumbricoides, a nematode (roundworm), is a significant human gastrointestinal parasite.
Despite advancements in sanitation, ascariasis remains prevalent in the United States.

Observation:

Infections can occur in both children and adults.
Clinical presentation varies widely, from asymptomatic cases to acute illness.

Findings:

A high index of suspicion is necessary for timely diagnosis.
The case presentation and discussion focus on Ascaris lumbricoides, the common roundworm.

Implications:

Understanding the spectrum of illness aids in clinical management.

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