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Ascariasis

Ascariasis is a disease caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. have no symptoms in more than 85% of cases, especially if the number of worms is small. Symptoms increase with the number of worms present and may include shortness of breath and fever at the beginning of the disease. These may be followed by symptoms of swelling, abdominal pain, and . Children are most commonly affected, and in this age group the may also cause poor weight gain, , and learning problems.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

· swelling, abdominal pain, , shortness of breath

Causes — why it happens

·Ingestion of Ascaris eggs

Prevention

·Improved sanitation, handwashing

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