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Ascariasis

rare

An infection that is caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, many cases of which remain asymptomatic. During the transient larval migratory phase, shortness of breath, fever, and eosinophilia can occur. Depending on the intestinal worm burden, a spectrum of gastrointestinal tract symptoms can occur.

Identifiers
MONDO:0005654
Also known as
Ascaris lumbricoides caused disease or disorder · Ascaris lumbricoides disease or disorder · Ascaris lumbricoides infectious disease

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