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Most frequently asymptomatic. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Sometimes, there are no symptoms. Heavy infections, especially in small children, can cause gastrointestinal problems (abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal prolapse) and possibly growth retardation. Severe infections may cause: | Most frequently asymptomatic. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Sometimes, there are no symptoms. Heavy infections, especially in small children, can cause gastrointestinal problems ([[abdominal pain]], [[diarrhea]], [[rectal prolapse]]) and possibly growth retardation. Severe infections may cause: | ||
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History and Symptoms
Most frequently asymptomatic. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Sometimes, there are no symptoms. Heavy infections, especially in small children, can cause gastrointestinal problems (abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal prolapse) and possibly growth retardation. Severe infections may cause: