Roundworm Infection: Prevention & Expectations (Ascariasis)

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Alternate Names : Ascariasis

Roundworm infections can be prevented by using good sanitation and avoiding unclean vegetables.

A child infested with roundworm may suffer from malnutrition, and may have growth problems if the infection is not effectively treated.

If a person who excrete eggs does not properly dispose of his or her stool, the contaminated stool puts others at risk for infection.

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 06/11/01

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