Meaning Ascariasis
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Ascariasis


Infection with Ascaris lubricoides, the intestinal roundworm, the most common worm infection in humans. Ascaris eggs are found in the soil. Infection occurs when a person accidently ingests (swallows) infective ascaris eggs. Once in the stomach, larvae (immature worms) hatch from the eggs. The larvae are carried through the lungs then to the throat [..]
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Ascariasis


(n) infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms
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Ascariasis


Infection by nematodes of the genus Ascaris. Ingestion of infective Eggs causes Diarrhea and Pneumonitis. Its distribution is more prevalent in areas of poor Sanitation and where Human Feces are used [..]
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Ascariasis


Infection by nematodes of the genus ASCARIS. Ingestion of infective eggs causes diarrhea and pneumonitis. Its distribution is more prevalent in areas of poor sanitation and where human feces are used [..]
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