Ascaris: A Worm’s Winding Journey

Explore the fascinating and complex life cycle of Ascaris lumbricoides, a common intestinal helminth. Learn how this parasite travels through the human body.

Larvae penetrate the lungs


Which one of the following is a typical step in the life cycle of ascaris as seen in this image?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Eggs hatch in the large intestine
Larvae penetrate the lungs
Larvae develop into adult worms in the lungs
Eggs hatch in the small intestine
Larvae penetrate the perianal mucosal surface

Ascariasis, Ascaris lumbricoides, Helminth, Intestinal parasite, Larvae penetrate the lungs

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