Ascariasis, a review
Markus Schindler-Piontek, Nitin Chaubal, Sirine Dehmani, Xin Wu Cui, Yi Dong, Malay Sharma, Christoph F. Dietrich
Abstract
Ascariasis no longer widespread within Europe and so experience in diagnosis and treatment is limited for many specialists. On the other hand, clinicians face increasing numbers of migrants from high prevalence countries and are therefore, challenged to update in this field of infectious diseases. Here we present imaging features and current knowledge of this infection.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAscariasisEnvironmental healthImmunologyHelminthsParasites and Host InteractionsParasite Biology and Host InteractionsHelminth infection and control