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Ascaridiasis

MedGen UID:
2089
•Concept ID:
C0003952
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonym: Ascaridiases
SNOMED CT: Infection by Ascaridia (76160002); Ascaridiosis (76160002); Infection caused by Ascaridia (76160002); Ascaridiasis (2435008)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0005655

Definition

Infection with nematodes of the genus ascaridia. This condition usually occurs in fowl, often manifesting diarrhea. [from MONDO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAscaridiasis

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Comparative Effect of Ascaridia Galli Infection on the Two Laying Hen Lines on the Liver Function and Immune Response.
Saadoon Ibadi Al-Alwani W, Hamle Abid H
Arch Razi Inst 2023 Jun;78(3):1065-1070. Epub 2023 Jun 30 doi: 10.22092/ARI.2022.359933.2516. PMID: 38028853Free PMC Article
Enteric parasitic infections in children and dogs in resource-poor communities in northeastern Brazil: Identifying priority prevention and control areas.
Harvey TV, Tang AM, da Paixao Sevá A, Albano Dos Santos C, Santos Carvalho SM, Magalhães da Rocha CMB, Oliveira BCM, Albuquerque GR
PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2020 Jun;14(6):e0008378. Epub 2020 Jun 9 doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0008378. PMID: 32516309Free PMC Article
PCR for the diagnosis of abdominal angiostrongyliasis in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human tissue.
Rodriguez R, da Silva AC, Müller CA, Alves SL, Graeff-Teixeira C, Fornari F
PLoS One 2014;9(4):e93658. Epub 2014 Apr 4 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093658. PMID: 24705328Free PMC Article
Raccoon roundworm encephalitis.
Murray WJ, Kazacos KR
Clin Infect Dis 2004 Nov 15;39(10):1484-92. Epub 2004 Oct 27 doi: 10.1086/425364. PMID: 15546085
Some peculiarities of hepatobiliary diseases in Vietnam.
Ha MV
J Gastroenterol Hepatol 1997 May;12(5):S15-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.1997.tb00438.x. PMID: 9195396

Diagnosis

PCR for the diagnosis of abdominal angiostrongyliasis in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human tissue.
Rodriguez R, da Silva AC, Müller CA, Alves SL, Graeff-Teixeira C, Fornari F
PLoS One 2014;9(4):e93658. Epub 2014 Apr 4 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093658. PMID: 24705328Free PMC Article
Sonographic findings of ascaris lumbricoides in the gastrointestinal and biliary tracts.
Wu S
Ultrasound Q 2009 Dec;25(4):207-9. doi: 10.1097/RUQ.0b013e3181c47a2d. PMID: 19956053
Raccoon roundworm encephalitis.
Murray WJ, Kazacos KR
Clin Infect Dis 2004 Nov 15;39(10):1484-92. Epub 2004 Oct 27 doi: 10.1086/425364. PMID: 15546085
Some peculiarities of hepatobiliary diseases in Vietnam.
Ha MV
J Gastroenterol Hepatol 1997 May;12(5):S15-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.1997.tb00438.x. PMID: 9195396
Hepatic ascaridiasis.
van Severen M, Lengele B, Dureuil J, Shapira M, Dive C
Endoscopy 1987 May;19(3):140-2. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1018261. PMID: 3608925

Therapy

Evolution of exogenous lipoid pneumonia in children: clinical aspects, radiological aspects and the role of bronchoalveolar lavage.
Sias SM, Ferreira AS, Daltro PA, Caetano RL, Moreira Jda S, Quirico-Santos T
J Bras Pneumol 2009 Sep;35(9):839-45. doi: 10.1590/s1806-37132009000900004. PMID: 19820809
Case of retinochoroiditis associated with porcine ascarids diagnosed by antibodies in subretinal fluid.
Matsuyama K, Ogata N, Takahashi K, Matsumura M, Nishimura T
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2008 Jul;246(7):1065-7. Epub 2008 Apr 11 doi: 10.1007/s00417-008-0790-y. PMID: 18404274
Pre- and post-therapy blood lymphocyte levels in IgE-negative urticaria, associated with several parasitic or fungal diseases.
Voiculescu C, Voiculescu M, Avramescu C, Radu E
Roum Arch Microbiol Immunol 1996 Apr-Jun;55(2):107-17. PMID: 9253237
Field trial of Saussurea lappa roots against nematodes and Nigella sativa seeds against cestodes in children.
Akhtar MS, Riffat S
J Pak Med Assoc 1991 Aug;41(8):185-7. PMID: 1942479
Albendazole: a new broad spectrum anthelmintic. Double-blind multicenter clinical trial.
Pene P, Mojon M, Garin JP, Coulaud JP, Rossignol JF
Am J Trop Med Hyg 1982 Mar;31(2):263-6. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.1982.31.263. PMID: 7041665

Prognosis

Prevalence of and risk factors for malaria, filariasis, and intestinal parasites as single infections or co-infections in different settlements of Gabon, Central Africa.
M'bondoukwé NP, Kendjo E, Mawili-Mboumba DP, Koumba Lengongo JV, Offouga Mbouoronde C, Nkoghe D, Touré F, Bouyou-Akotet MK
Infect Dis Poverty 2018 Jan 30;7(1):6. doi: 10.1186/s40249-017-0381-4. PMID: 29378644Free PMC Article
PCR for the diagnosis of abdominal angiostrongyliasis in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human tissue.
Rodriguez R, da Silva AC, Müller CA, Alves SL, Graeff-Teixeira C, Fornari F
PLoS One 2014;9(4):e93658. Epub 2014 Apr 4 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093658. PMID: 24705328Free PMC Article
Fatal cholangitis in a patient with biliary ascaridiasis.
Andrade RV, Martins M, de Lacerda MV
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 2007 May-Jun;40(3):378-9. doi: 10.1590/s0037-86822007000300029. PMID: 17653484
Spatial analysis of the distribution of intestinal nematode infections in Uganda.
Brooker S, Kabatereine NB, Tukahebwa EM, Kazibwe F
Epidemiol Infect 2004 Dec;132(6):1065-71. doi: 10.1017/s0950268804003024. PMID: 15635963Free PMC Article
Improved immunodiagnosis of human cysticercosis with scolex protein antigens.
Nascimento E, Nogueira PM, Tavares CA
Parasitol Res 1987;73(5):446-50. doi: 10.1007/BF00538203. PMID: 3658974

Clinical prediction guides

Enteric parasitic infections in children and dogs in resource-poor communities in northeastern Brazil: Identifying priority prevention and control areas.
Harvey TV, Tang AM, da Paixao Sevá A, Albano Dos Santos C, Santos Carvalho SM, Magalhães da Rocha CMB, Oliveira BCM, Albuquerque GR
PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2020 Jun;14(6):e0008378. Epub 2020 Jun 9 doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0008378. PMID: 32516309Free PMC Article
Prevalence of and risk factors for malaria, filariasis, and intestinal parasites as single infections or co-infections in different settlements of Gabon, Central Africa.
M'bondoukwé NP, Kendjo E, Mawili-Mboumba DP, Koumba Lengongo JV, Offouga Mbouoronde C, Nkoghe D, Touré F, Bouyou-Akotet MK
Infect Dis Poverty 2018 Jan 30;7(1):6. doi: 10.1186/s40249-017-0381-4. PMID: 29378644Free PMC Article
PCR for the diagnosis of abdominal angiostrongyliasis in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human tissue.
Rodriguez R, da Silva AC, Müller CA, Alves SL, Graeff-Teixeira C, Fornari F
PLoS One 2014;9(4):e93658. Epub 2014 Apr 4 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093658. PMID: 24705328Free PMC Article
Some peculiarities of hepatobiliary diseases in Vietnam.
Ha MV
J Gastroenterol Hepatol 1997 May;12(5):S15-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.1997.tb00438.x. PMID: 9195396
Albendazole: a new broad spectrum anthelmintic. Double-blind multicenter clinical trial.
Pene P, Mojon M, Garin JP, Coulaud JP, Rossignol JF
Am J Trop Med Hyg 1982 Mar;31(2):263-6. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.1982.31.263. PMID: 7041665

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