Often, roundworm infections come from traveling to countries with poor sanitation and hygiene. But kids can get them in the U.S. too. Medication can treat roundworms.

Learn more about the causes, treatment and prevention of this roundworm infection.

Feb 9, 2023 · Roundworms (also called nematodes) are worms with a long round body. They vary in length from several millimetres to up to two metres. Roundworms are common in warm tropical …

Ascariasis is a disease caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. [1][5] Infections have no symptoms in more than 85% of cases, especially if the number of worms is small. [5] Symptoms …

Ascariasis is the most common human helminthic infection globally. The burden is highest in tropical and subtropical regions, especially in areas with inadequate sanitation. This infection is generally rare to …

Roundworm infections in humans are parasitic infestations caused by worms living in the intestines. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.

Dec 23, 2025 · A large roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides is the cause of a parasitic infection of the small intestines called ascariasis. Humans are the preferred hosts for this parasite. Children become …