Effects of Ascaris lumbricoides

State the effects of Ascaris lumbricoide parasite on the host.(5makrs)

 



Suggested resposponses


Large number of migrating larvae results in the damage to the lungs which leads to infection by other pathogen; they cause coughing, fever and difficult in breathing; heavy infestation may deprive the host of the food resulting in the malnutrition; adult worms may cause blockage and perforations of the intestine...