Ascariasis is a human parasitic infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. Join Dr. Vivek Baxi from Shalby Hospital, Naroda, Ahmedabad, as he explores the intricacies of Ascariasis. What is Ascariasis? How does it occur? What are its symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? All these questions and more will be addressed in this video.
00:28 – What is Ascariasis?
00:45 – What is most susceptible to Ascariasis?
01:10 – How does one get infected by Ascariasis?
01:42 – Is it common and what are the symptoms you should look for?
03:01 – What is the course of treatment?
04:00 – How do you prevent Ascariasis?
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