Ascariasis Flashcards
1
Q
what is disease caused by
A
Disease is caused by the parasitic roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, which uses a fecal-oral route of transmission.
2
Q
worms size
A
The worms may be 20 to 30 cm long and 6 cm in diameter.
3
Q
how do worms enter biliary tree
A
ampulla of veater
4
Q
what do worms cause
A
biliary obstrction
5
Q
Symptoms
A
Clinically, the patient may be asymptomatic or have biliary colic, pancreatitis, or biliary symptoms.
