Read condition-specific symptoms and clinical context for Ascaris lumbricoides. A large intestinal roundworm with eggs, migrating larvae and adult stages.
A large intestinal roundworm with eggs, migrating larvae and adult stages. Light infections may have few symptoms. Heavy infections can cause intestinal obstruction and affect childhood growth.
Light infections may have few symptoms. Heavy infections can cause intestinal obstruction and affect childhood growth.
Possible symptoms: Abdominal pain; Cough.
This educational profile cannot diagnose an infection. Seek qualified care for concerning symptoms.
An infection can be present without symptoms.
No symptoms are assigned to asymptomatic carriage.
This educational profile cannot diagnose an infection. Seek qualified care for concerning symptoms.
Source check: 2026-09-21. Educational content; independent scientific review remains pending.