Ascariasis

Definition:

Ascariasis is a commonly documented parasitic infection in sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas, China, and east Asia. Morbidity and mortality increase with worm burden and those who harbor light infections tend to be asymptomatic.

References:

[1]. Christina Dold, et al. Ascaris and ascariasis. Microbes Infect. 2011 Jul;13(7):632-7. [Content Brief]

[2]. F Arfaa, et al. Selective primary health care: strategies for control of disease in the developing world. XII. Ascariasis and trichuriasis. Rev Infect Dis. 1984 May-Jun;6(3):364-73. [Content Brief]

[3]. M S Khuroo, et al. Ascariasis. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 1996 Sep;25(3):553-77. [Content Brief]

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