Ascariasis

ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES

THE LARGE INTESTINAL ROUNDWORM OF HUMANS MATURES IN THE SMALL INTESTINE

nematode (roundworm)

heavy infections in children may cause stunted growth via malnutrition, adult worms usually cause no acute symptoms

No Intermediate host indicated

Humans and swine are the major hosts for Ascaris.

FECAL - ORAL ROUTE

Eggs passed with the feces.

Microscopic identification of eggs in the stool is the most common method for diagnosing hookworm infection.