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Roundworm Infections

Roundworm Infections

Ascariasis is a common intestinal parasitic infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. It is prevalent in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene practices. The life cycle of Ascaris involves the ingestion of embryonated eggs from contaminated food, water, or soil. Once ingested, the larvae hatch in the small intestine, penetrate the intestinal wall, and migrate through the bloodstream to the lungs. After maturing in the lungs, the larvae are coughed up and swallowed, completing their development in the small intestine. Clinical manifestations of ascariasis include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and in severe cases, intestinal obstruction. The infection is diagnosed through the identification of characteristic eggs in stool samples. Treatment involves anthelmintic medications like albendazole or mebendazole, which effectively eliminate the parasites. Prevention strategies focus on improving sanitation, promoting hand hygiene, and educating communities about the risks associated with contaminated environments.

Committee Members
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Reza Nassiri

Reza Nassiri

Michigan State University, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Francis J Castellino

Francis J Castellino

University of Notre Dame, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Saurabh Chattopadhyay

Saurabh Chattopadhyay

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
WCID 2025 Speakers
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Johnson J H Wang

Johnson J H Wang

Wang Electro-Opto Corporation, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Victor J Alexander

Victor J Alexander

Capital Stem Cell Research Corporation, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Jacob R Miller

Jacob R Miller

Penn State University, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Disease 2025 - Anmol Grewal

Anmol Grewal

Abrazo Health, United States

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