Showing posts with label Ascariasis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ascariasis. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Ascariasis



It is a common intestinal disease caused by Round worm ( Ascaris lumbricoides). The worm lives in the intestine and causes a number of disorders.
Occurrence: It is a common disease found throughout world. However, more frequent in tropical countries. It is more common among children than in adults. It is most common in persons with unhygienic habits.
Causative organism: The causative organism is Ascaris lumbricoides.