Ascariasis is the most prevalent human helminthic infection worldwide, caused by Ascaris lumbricoides. It can cause pulmonary symptoms during larval migration and intestinal obstruction in heavy infections. Albendazole is the drug of choice.
Direct microscopic examination of stool for parasite eggs, cysts, and larvae — the traditional gold standard for intestinal parasitology.
Complete blood count measuring absolute eosinophil count — elevated eosinophilia (>0.5 × 10⁹/L) is a key marker of tissue-invasive helminth infections.
Plain chest radiograph detecting transient pulmonary infiltrates (Loeffler syndrome) from larval migration through the lungs.
Albendazole is an antiparasitic medication used to treat intestinal worms, tissue parasites, or ectoparasitic infections.
Mebendazole is an antiparasitic medication used to treat intestinal worms, tissue parasites, or ectoparasitic infections.
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