Ascarasis lumbricoides (also known as Intestinal Roundworms) are parasites that live in the intestines of individuals. Generally individuals infected with roundworms are asymptomatic but some infections can cause intestinal blockage and impair growth in children.
Roundworms are one of the most common intestinal parasites and are found in areas where human feces are used as fertilizer or poor sanitation occurs.
Transmission
Roundworm eggs are passed in the feces of an infected person. The larvae mature into a form that can penetrate skin of humans.
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