Ascariasis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
May 17, 2022 · Ascariasis (as-kuh-RIE-uh-sis) is a type of roundworm infection. These worms are parasites that use your body as a host to mature from larvae or eggs to adult worms. Adult worms, which reproduce, can be more than a foot (30 centimeters) long.
Ascariasis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
May 17, 2022 · To diagnose ascariasis, your doctor may review your symptoms and order tests. In heavy infestations, it's possible to find worms after you cough or vomit. The worms can come out of other body openings, such as your mouth or nostrils.
Pretty Parasites With Dr. Pritt, part 1: The skinny on Ascaris worms
Oct 29, 2018 · Ascaris egg as seen by a microscope, hatching to release an immature worm. Image courtesy of Emily Fernholz, Mayo Clinic. Having just one or two worms usually doesn’t cause much trouble. There is some scientific evidence that people who have intestinal worms are less likely to have allergies. However, having lots of worms can block up a ...
Pinworm infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 4, 2022 · The most common symptom of infection is anal itching, particularly at night, as worms migrate to the host's anal area to lay their eggs. While the infected person sleeps, female pinworms lay thousands of eggs in the folds of skin surrounding the anus.
Trichinosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
May 25, 2022 · Trichinosis (trik-ih-NO-sis), sometimes called trichinellosis (trik-ih-nuh-LOW-sis), is a type of roundworm infection. These roundworm parasites (trichinella) use a host body to live and reproduce. These parasites infect animals such as bears, cougars, walruses, foxes, wild boars and domestic pigs.
Giardia infection (giardiasis) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 8, 2022 · Giardia parasites are found in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams worldwide, as well as in public water supplies, wells, cisterns, swimming pools, water parks and spas. Ground and surface water can become infected with giardia from …
Pretty Parasites With Dr. Pritt, part 3: 'Beaver fever' creature ...
Oct 31, 2018 · Parasites can be pretty: pretty cute, pretty awesome and sometimes pretty creepy. This article is part three of a five-part series featuring some of Dr. Bobbi Pritt's "freaky favorites," ranked from 1 (not too scary) to 5 (bad-news bugs). Freaky factor 3/5: Comes from poop and can last a few weeks. But it’s easy to prevent with hand washing ...
Pinworm infection - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jun 4, 2022 · Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common type of intestinal worm infection.
Pretty Parasites With Dr. Pritt, part 2: Scalp explorers
Oct 30, 2018 · Parasites can be pretty: pretty cute, pretty awesome and sometimes pretty creepy. This article is part two of a five-part series featuring some of Dr. Bobbi Pritt's "freaky favorites," ranked from 1 (not too scary) to 5 (bad-news bugs).
Mebendazole (oral route) - Mayo Clinic
Jan 31, 2024 · Mebendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms. It works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.