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What are the cause of ascaris? what are the treatment of ascaris?

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Roundworm : Ascariasis is an intestinal infestation with the roundworm ascaris lumbricoides. It is an earthworm sized worm that can be treated with a number of drugs such as Mebendazole or albendazole.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ascaris Lumbricoides: Ascaris lumbricoides (parasitic helmith worms) can be passed when contaminated night soil (human feces is used as fertilizer) is used to grow produce. Lack of sanitation can also be a factor if infected people defecate near food crops. Ascaris eggs on produce (raw vegetables or fruit), containers, unwashed hands of food handlers, etc can also contaminate food. Ascaris is ingested. Ascaris >.

Answered 4/9/2016

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