Ascariasis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Imtiaz Ahmed Wani, M.B.B.S

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory tests | Electrocardiogram | X Rays | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other images | Alternative diagnostics

Treatment

Medical therapy | Surgical options | Prevention | Financial costs | Future therapies

References

1. ^ How much human helminthiasis is there in the world?, 1999. D. Crompton, J of Parasitology 85(3): 397-403.
2. ^ Prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides infection in a small Nova Scotian community, 1984. J. Embil, L. Pereira, F. White, J. Garner, F. Manuel, Am J Trop Med Hyg, 33, 595-8.
3. ^ Risk of contamination of human and agricultural environment with parasites through reuse of treated municipal wastewater in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1992. A. Bolbol. J Hyg Epidemiol Microbiol Immunol, 36, 330-7.
4. ^ Helminth eggs in the sludge from three sewage treatment plants in Czechoslovakia, 1992. Horak. Folia Parasitol, 39, 153-7.
5. ^ Helminthic infections associated with the use of raw wastewater for agricultural purposes in Beni Mellal, Morocco, 1999. K. Habbari, A. Tifnouti, G. Bitton and A. Mandil, Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Volume 5, Issue 5, 1999, Page 912-921
6. ^ Fatal human ascariasis following secondary massive infection, 1986. Baird JK, Mistrey M, Pimsler M, Connor DH. Am J Trop Med Hyg 1986 Mar;35(2):314-8, PMID 3953945, UI: 86156463
7. ^ Ascariasis and sewage in Europe, 1986. Pawlowski ZS, Schultzberg K., in: Block JC, ed. Epidemiological studies of risks associated with agricultural use of sewage sludge: knowledge and needs. London, Elsevier, 1986:83-93.
8. ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ascariasis&action=edit&section=10

See also

• Tapeworm infection
• Toxocariasis

External links

• Video of removal of Ascari lumbricoides with an endoscope
• Images (warning, very graphic): [2], [3]
• CDC DPDx Parasitology Diagnostic Web Site

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