Roundworm Infection
Alternate Names : Ascariasis
What can be done to prevent the infection?
Roundworm infections can be prevented by using good sanitation and avoiding unclean vegetables.
What are the long-term effects of the infection?
A child infested with roundworm may suffer from malnutrition, and may have growth problems if the infection is not effectively treated.
What are the risks to others?
If a person who excrete eggs does not properly dispose of his or her stool, the contaminated stool puts others at risk for infection.
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