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Abdullahi Y Ali1, Abdishakur Mohamed Abdi1, Ervin Mambet1
1Department of the Pediatric Surgery, Mogadishu Somalia Turkish Training and Research Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|March 16, 2023
Summary
Ascariasis, a common roundworm infestation, can cause severe intestinal obstruction, particularly in children. Surgical intervention is often necessary for treatment, with outcomes generally favorable following prompt management and de-worming.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Ascariasis, caused by *Ascaris lumbricoides*, affects a significant portion of the global population, disproportionately impacting children.
- This parasitic infection is linked to serious complications, including intestinal obstruction, volvulus, intussusception, and intestinal necrosis, with higher incidence rates in pediatric populations.
- Transmission occurs through fecal-oral contamination in unsanitary environments, highlighting its association with lower socioeconomic statuses and underdeveloped regions.
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