Ascariasis

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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Ascaris lumbricoides.

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Case #1
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Imtiaz Ahmed Wani, Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [2]

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

See also

• Tapeworm infection
• Toxocariasis

External links

• Video of removal of Ascari lumbricoides with an endoscope
• Images (warning, very graphic): [3], [4]
• CDC DPDx Parasitology Diagnostic Web Site

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