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Ascariasis is a disease caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. [1] Infections have no symptoms in more than 85% of cases, especially if the number of worms is small. [ 1 ] Symptoms increase with the number of worms present and may include shortness of breath and fever at the beginning of the disease. [ 1 ]
Toxocariasis is an illness of humans caused by the dog roundworm (Toxocara canis) and, less frequently, the cat roundworm (Toxocara cati). [1] These are the most common intestinal roundworms of dogs, coyotes, wolves and foxes and domestic cats, respectively. [2] Humans are among the many "accidental" or paratenic hosts of these roundworms. [3]
Males are 2–4 mm (0.08–0.2 in) in diameter and 15–31 cm (5.9–12 in) long. The male's posterior end is curved ventrally and has a bluntly pointed tail. Females are 3–6 mm (0.1–0.2 in) wide and 20–49 cm (7.9–19 in) long. The vulva is located in the anterior end and accounts for about one-third of its body length.
Ascaris is a nematode genus of parasitic worms known as the "small intestinal roundworms". [1] ... This page was last edited on 1 December 2024, ... The body is long ...
Roundworms. Nearly all puppies are infected. They pick the parasite up when still with the mother, ... There are several brands available and can last as long as three months.
Ophidascaris robertsi is a nematode (also known as roundworm) [3] usually parasitic in the carpet python (Morelia spilota). [4] It is found in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Pythons serve as the typical hosts for Ophidascaris robertsi , which has an indirect life cycle.
Eggs that are no longer viable do not produce any larvae. ... (giant roundworm), ... This page was last edited on 26 November 2024, ...
The last portion of the intestine is lined by a cuticle, forming a rectum, which expels waste through the anus just below and in front of the tip of the tail. The movement of food through the digestive system is the result of the body movements of the worm.