1. Roundworms are parasites.
2. They are common in many species and each species has a roundworm that is specific to them including humans. There are thousands of different types of roundworms.
3. Because each worm can produce thousands of eggs per day, the environment can be contaminated with millions of eggs over a short period of time. The eggs can survive for months or even years in the environment.
4. Elephantiasis is a type of roundworm we can 'catch' from mosquitoes.
5. Hookworms which are a type of roundworm cause a really itchy skin condition
6. Humans can become infected with animal roundworms by accidentally ingesting eggs or larvae. Having direct skin contact with larvae of certain types of roundworms may also cause an infection.
7. Roundworms do not have segments in their bodies.
8. Roundworms are also known as nematodes
9. Some roundworm larvae migrate to the lungs where they mature for 10 days to 2 weeks. The larvae then ascend into the throat where the host swallows them after induced coughing.
10. Approximately 18 million people in the US and approximately 210 million worldwide may be infected with Pinworms at any given time and is the most common helminthic infection in the US.
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2. They are common in many species and each species has a roundworm that is specific to them including humans. There are thousands of different types of roundworms.
3. Because each worm can produce thousands of eggs per day, the environment can be contaminated with millions of eggs over a short period of time. The eggs can survive for months or even years in the environment.
4. Elephantiasis is a type of roundworm we can 'catch' from mosquitoes.
5. Hookworms which are a type of roundworm cause a really itchy skin condition
6. Humans can become infected with animal roundworms by accidentally ingesting eggs or larvae. Having direct skin contact with larvae of certain types of roundworms may also cause an infection.
7. Roundworms do not have segments in their bodies.
8. Roundworms are also known as nematodes
9. Some roundworm larvae migrate to the lungs where they mature for 10 days to 2 weeks. The larvae then ascend into the throat where the host swallows them after induced coughing.
10. Approximately 18 million people in the US and approximately 210 million worldwide may be infected with Pinworms at any given time and is the most common helminthic infection in the US.
pathmicro.med.sc.edu