Question

Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)

Ascariasis is a serious disease, usually fatal T/F

Answer 1

• Ascariasis is a disease caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides
• Symptoms increase with the number of worms present and may include shortness of breath and fever at the beginning of the disease.
• These may be followed by symptoms of abdominal swelling, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea.
• Children are most commonly affected, and in this age group, the infection may also cause poor weight gain, malnutrition, and learning problems. In some rare cases, ascariasis may cause serious consequences even sudden death. Hence, Ascariasis is a serious disease, usually fatal.

So, the correct answer is 'true'.