Análisis de caso en paciente masculino de 20 años con manifestaciones clínicas de parasitosis intestinal causada por áscaris lumbricoides

Abstract

Ascaris lumbricoides is a parasite belonging to the helminth family, characterized by being cylindrical, elongated and not pedunculated, adult specimens measure approximately 12 to 30cm in length, these can be differentiated between male and female; Parasitism by this helminth is transmitted via the oral-fecal route, where poor hygiene habits can help spread this parasite. Objective: To analyze the case of a patient with clinical manifestations of intestinal parasitosis by means of a bibliographic review to determine the microorganism causing the pathology. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out, through the analysis of scientific articles, magazines and high-impact books, related to the topic of study on parasitosis caused by Ascaris lumbricoides. Conclusion: Intestinal parasitosis caused by the parasite Aascaris lumbricoides is common in countries with tropical climates, the most likely to be infected with this pathology are children, however, adults can also acquire it by eating contaminated food or water, the clinical manifestations presented may vary depending on the parasite load.