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Ascariasis
Ascariasis, caused by the parasite Ascaris lumbricoides, is characterized by infections in the human intestine, with higher prevalence in underdeveloped countries. The lifecycle involves egg ingestion, larval migration through the body, and potential complications such as intestinal obstruction and malnutrition. Diagnosis can involve observing eggs in stool samples or adult worms, with treatment options including medications like mebendazole and pyrantel pamoate.
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