Of these, the intestinal roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides is the most common. While the vast majority of these cases are asymptomatic, infected persons may present with pulmonary or potentially severe gastrointestinal complaints. ... Treatment & Medication: Ascaris Lumbricoides...
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Galvan-Ramirez ML, Rivera N, Loeza ME, et al. Nitazoxanide in the treatment of Ascaris lumbricoides in a rural zone of Colima, Mexico. J Helminthol. Sep 2007;81(3):255-9. [Medline].
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Ascariasis is an infection caused by a parasitic roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides. ... Treatment includes medications that paralyze or kill intestinal parasitic worms, such as albendazole or mebendazole. If there is a blockage of the intestine caused by a large number of worms, endoscopy or, rarely, surgery may be needed.
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Infection by Ascaris lumbricoides can be controlled by proper hygiene and sanitation. Disposal of feces away from habitations can help to prevent contamination as can eliminating the use of nightsoil as fertilizer for crops.
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Ascariasis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ascariasis is a human disease caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides . Perhaps as many as one quarter of the world's people are infected, and ascariasis is particularly prevalent in...
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Ascaris lumbricoides - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ascaris lumbricoides is the member of the Ascaris family responsible for the disease ascariasis. It can reach a length of up to 35 cm. Ascaris lumbricoides , or "roundworm", infections in humans ...
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Treatment of Ascaris Lumbricoides Infections with Piperazine Citrate1 ... Clinical trials with piperazine citrate syrup indicate that it possesses great activity against Ascaris lumbricoides. The preparation is highly acceptable to children, easily administered, and requires no fasting period.
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We conclude that treatment of undernourished school children for intestinal helminth infections with albendazole may improve growth and appetite and increase spontaneous physical activity. ... Ascaris lumbricoides [parasitology]
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The Medscape Journal ... Allergy & Clinical Immunology ... Ascaris [drug effects]
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2 rural Korean populations were selected for observation in order to determine the effectiveness of single doses of mebendazole in the treatment of Ascaris lumbricoides infection. Over the December 1977-March 1978 period, 191 of 472 subjected cases were found to be infected with Ascaris lumbricoides infection.
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