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Results 1 - 10 of 35 for roundworm
  1. Ascariasis 
    Ascariasis is an infection with the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides . ... consuming food or drink that is contaminated with roundworm eggs. Ascariasis is the most common intestinal worm ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000628.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Strongyloidiasis 
    Strongyloidiasis is an infection with the roundworm Strongyloides stercoralis (S stercoralis). ... S stercoralis is a roundworm that is fairly common in warm, moist areas. In rare cases, it can be found as far north as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000630.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Trichinosis 
    Trichinosis is an infection with the roundworm Trichinella spiralis . ... and plants), should be considered possible sources of roundworm disease. Domestic meat animals raised specifically for eating ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000631.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Roundworm eggs - ascariasis (image) 
    Roundworms are the most common type of worm infection. It is estimated that there are 4,000, ... soil. Ingestion of contaminated soil then leads to roundworm infection. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1005.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Ivermectin 
    ... treat strongyloidiasis (threadworm; infection with a type of roundworm that enters the body through the skin, moves ... onchocerciasis (river blindness; infection with a type of roundworm that may cause rash, bumps under the skin, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607069.html - Drugs and Supplements
  6. Mebendazole 
    ... worm infections. Mebendazole (Vermox) is used to treat roundworm and whipworm infections. Mebendazole (Emverm) is used to treat pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, and hookworm infections. Mebendazole is in a class ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682315.html - Drugs and Supplements
  7. Pyrantel 
    Pyrantel, an antiworm medication, is used to treat roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and other worm infections.This medication ... taken as a single dose for pinworm and roundworm infections. The dose usually is repeated after 2 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682820.html - Drugs and Supplements
  8. Disease Risks for People at Dog Social Events (American Veterinary Medical Association)  
    Animal Diseases and Your Health/Specifics ... Animal Diseases and Your Health ... American Veterinary Medical Association ... People attending dog social events can ...
    https://www.avma.org/.../disease-risks-people-dog-social-events - External Health Links
  9. Hookworm infection 
    Hookworm infection is caused by roundworms. The disease affects the small intestine and lungs. ... caused by infestation with any of the following roundworms: Necator americanus Ancylostoma duodenale Ancylostoma ceylanicum Ancylostoma braziliense ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000629.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Cats: How to Stay Healthy Around Pet Cats (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Cat Scratch Disease/Learn More ... Cat Scratch Disease ... Animal Diseases and Your Health/Specifics ... Animal Diseases and Your Health ... Centers for Disease Control and ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/pets/cats.html - External Health Links
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