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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 can grow ... 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.
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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)
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)
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)
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