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'''For patient information click [[Ascariasis(patient information)|here]]''' | '''For patient information click [[Ascariasis(patient information)|here]]''' | ||
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==[[Ascariasis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== | ==[[Ascariasis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== | ||
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==[[Ascariasis differential diagnosis|Differentiating Ascariasis from other Diseases]]== | |||
==[[Ascariasis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology & Demographics]]== | ==[[Ascariasis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology & Demographics]]== | ||
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==[[Ascariasis screening|Screening]]== | ==[[Ascariasis screening|Screening]]== | ||
==[[Ascariasis natural history|Complications & Prognosis]]== | ==[[Ascariasis natural history|Complications & Prognosis]]== | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
[[Ascariasis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Ascariasis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Ascariasis laboratory tests|Laboratory tests]] | [[Ascariasis electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Ascariasis chest x ray|X Rays]] | [[Ascariasis CT|CT]] | [[Ascariasis MRI|MRI]] | [[Ascariasis echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Ascariasis other imaging findings|Other | [[Ascariasis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Ascariasis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Ascariasis laboratory tests|Laboratory tests]] | [[Ascariasis electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Ascariasis chest x ray|X Rays]] | [[Ascariasis CT|CT]] | [[Ascariasis MRI|MRI]] | [[Ascariasis echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Ascariasis other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Ascariasis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]] | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
[[Ascariasis medical therapy|Medical therapy]] | [[Ascariasis surgery| | [[Ascariasis medical therapy|Medical therapy]] | [[Ascariasis surgery|Surgery]] | [[Ascariasis prevention|Prevention]] | [[Ascariasis cost-effectiveness of therapy|Ascariasis cost-effectiveness of therapy]] | [[Ascariasis future or investigational therapies|Future therapies]] | ||
==[[Ascariasis case studies|Case Studies]]== | ==[[Ascariasis case studies|Case Studies]]== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Imtiaz Ahmed Wani, M.B.B.S
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Ascariasis from other Diseases
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory tests | Electrocardiogram | X Rays | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Ascariasis cost-effectiveness of therapy | Future therapies
Case Studies
References
- ^ How much human helminthiasis is there in the world?, 1999. D. Crompton, J of Parasitology 85(3): 397-403.
- ^ Prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides infection in a small Nova Scotian community, 1984. J. Embil, L. Pereira, F. White, J. Garner, F. Manuel, Am J Trop Med Hyg, 33, 595-8.
- ^ Risk of contamination of human and agricultural environment with parasites through reuse of treated municipal wastewater in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1992. A. Bolbol. J Hyg Epidemiol Microbiol Immunol, 36, 330-7.
- ^ Helminth eggs in the sludge from three sewage treatment plants in Czechoslovakia, 1992. Horak. Folia Parasitol, 39, 153-7.
- ^ Helminthic infections associated with the use of raw wastewater for agricultural purposes in Beni Mellal, Morocco, 1999. K. Habbari, A. Tifnouti, G. Bitton and A. Mandil, Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Volume 5, Issue 5, 1999, Page 912-921
- ^ Fatal human ascariasis following secondary massive infection, 1986. Baird JK, Mistrey M, Pimsler M, Connor DH. Am J Trop Med Hyg 1986 Mar;35(2):314-8, PMID 3953945, UI: 86156463
- ^ Ascariasis and sewage in Europe, 1986. Pawlowski ZS, Schultzberg K., in: Block JC, ed. Epidemiological studies of risks associated with agricultural use of sewage sludge: knowledge and needs. London, Elsevier, 1986:83-93.
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ascariasis&action=edit§ion=10
See also
External links
- Video of removal of Ascari lumbricoides with an endoscope
- Images (warning, very graphic): [2], [3]
- CDC DPDx Parasitology Diagnostic Web Site
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