Once inside a host, female worms release fertilized eggs that are passed out in human feces, starting the next phase of their ...

The southeastern region is the portion of United States most affected. Adult Ascaris worms may grow to a few inches in length, and tend to live within the jejunum. Following infection, the worms ...

Once inside a host, female worms release fertilized eggs that are passed out in human feces, starting the next phase of their life cycle. While Ascaris lumbricoides itself doesn't have a social ...