Ascaridida
Ascaridida
Ascaridida (pronunciation: as-kar-id-i-da) is a large and diverse order of parasitic nematodes. The order includes several species that are significant parasites of domestic animals and humans, causing a variety of diseases known collectively as ascariasis.
Etymology
The term "Ascaridida" is derived from the Greek word "askaris", which means "intestinal worm".
Related Terms
- Ascariasis: A disease caused by infection with Ascaridida parasites.
- Nematode: A phylum of worms to which Ascaridida belongs.
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
- Helminth: A term that encompasses the parasitic worms, including the Ascaridida.
Diseases
Ascaridida parasites are responsible for a number of diseases in humans and animals, including:
- Ascariasis: A disease caused by the Ascaris lumbricoides, a species of Ascaridida. It is the most common human worm infection.
- Toxocariasis: A disease caused by the larvae of two species of Toxocara, a genus of Ascaridida. It is also known as "visceral larva migrans".
- Anisakiasis: A disease caused by the larvae of the Anisakis, a genus of Ascaridida. It is contracted by eating raw or undercooked fish or seafood infected with the parasite.
Treatment
Treatment for diseases caused by Ascaridida parasites typically involves antihelminthic drugs, such as albendazole or mebendazole. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ascaridida
- Wikipedia's article - Ascaridida
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