Ascariasis natural history
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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
Overview
Ascariasis is often asymptomatic. Complications may arise when adult worms move to certain organs such as the bile duct, pancreas, or appendix. A high worm burden can also result in complications such as intestinal obstruction.
Natural History
Complications
- Biliary tract obstruction
- Intestinal obstruction
- Perforation