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The worms depend upon their host for survival so it is in the worms best interest not to kill its host. However large infestations of ascarid worms can cause problems. Large numbers can cause an obstruction of the small intestine.
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Ascaris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ascarid worms are an infestation found in poultry such as chickens and turkeys, although various similar species occur in other animals such as pi..., Darian Peters ... Ascarid worms are an infestation found in poultry such as chickens and turkeys, although various similar species occur in other animals such as pigs,
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Ascarid worms are a rare cause of cholangitis in malignant biliary obstruction. ... The presence of ascarid worms in the biliary tree proximal to ...
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List of diseases. ... One of the most common parasitic roundworms of poultry (Ascaridia galli) occurs in chickens and turkeys. Adult worms are about one and a half to three inches long and about the size of an ordinary pencil lead. Thus, they can be seen easily with the naked eye.
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LARGE ROUNDWORMS (TOXOCARA CANIS); These ascarid worms are found in urban areas throughout the world and can pose a significant zoonotic problem. Like the esophageal worm, T. Canis tends to travel around quite a bit.
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We have been discussing parasitic worms. Many of these worms impact man, his pets or livestock. Answer questions relating to the specific worms. The Ascarid worms at the right were passed from human intestines. (The image on the right is used by permission from Ohio State University).(click on the highlighted headings)
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