Ascaris

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By Jeannette Curtis; Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS

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Ascaris is a large roundworm that infects the digestive tract, lungs, and other organs of the body. The Ascaris worm causes diarrhea and abdominal cramping, and in severe infections, the worms can clump together, blocking the intestines.

Author:Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
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Last Updated: 05/25/2007