We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting humans: Ascaris lumbricoides. This large roundworm is responsible for a ...

image: Ascaris larva is in liver histological section stained with Hemotoxylin and Eosin. view more Credit: C. Dold and C. Holland. Approximately one billion people worldwide are estimated to be ...

The giant roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides infects approximately 0.8 billion people worldwide, leading to chronic morbidity including intestinal problems and poor growth, particularly in children.