Parasitic infestation is common in developing countries especially in Africa. Children are
often more vulnerable to these infections. Many health problems result from these …

ABSTRACT Introduction Globally, Ascaris lumbricoides is the commonest helminthic
infection that affects people in underdeveloped countries and returning immigrants in …

Background: Ascariasis is the infestation by the largest intestinal nematode of man, a
common problem in the tropics attributed to poor hygienic and low socioeconomic …

Aim: To report the surgical complications of Ascaris lumbricoides infestation in children.
Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study and cases of intestinal ascariasis …

Introduction: Intestinal obstruction (IO) occurs when there is impedance to the flow of
intestinal contents due to a congenital or acquired pathology, and is a common paediatric …

Introduction: This study aimed to describe the epidemiology and outcomes of intestinal
obstruction at a tertiary hospital in Ghana over time. Methods: Records of all patients …

Background Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the most common intestinal infections in
developing countries, including Kosovo. In contrast to migration to the bile duct, migration of …

Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) represent a major public health problem in children
worldwide, especially in the developing countries. The impact of these infections on the …

Ascariasis is a common infestation in developing countries where there is poor hygiene. A
majority of the cases are asymptomatic, with a few cases presenting with mild abdominal …

Background: Ascariasis continues to be one of the most important parasitic diseases in
terms of its burden and complications in children in the developing world. Methods: Case …