| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3414878 | Microbes and Infection | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Ascaris lumbricoides and Ascaris suum are widespread parasitic nematodes of humans and pigs respectively. Recent prevalence data suggests that approximately 1.2 billion people are infected. Adult worms exhibit an overdispersed frequency distribution in their hosts and individuals harbouring heavy burdens display associated morbidity. In this review, we describe the parasite, its distribution and measures undertaken to control infection.
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Authors
Christina Dold, Celia V. Holland,