Ascaris lumbricoides: To Expect the Unexpected during a Routine Colonoscopy

Ascaris lumbricoides is a common nematode infecting humans worldwide with increased prevalence in tropical and subtropical areas of less developed countries. Recently, it has been estimated that over one billion individuals are infected with ascariasis worldwide with 7% in USA. Although most of thes...

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Main Authors: Kalyan Kanneganti, Jasbir S. Makker, Prospere Remy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/579464