Ascaris is an intestinal parasite of humans. It is the most common human
Where is ascariasis most common?
Ascariasis occurs most often in children in tropical and subtropical regions of the world — especially in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.
Where does Ascaris come from?
What causes an ascariasis infection? You can become infected with ascariasis after accidentally ingesting the eggs of the A. lumbricoides roundworm. The eggs can be found in soil contaminated by human feces or uncooked food contaminated by soil that contains roundworm eggs.
