Roundworms
Roundworms are relatively uncommon in the UK; however, they represent a major problem in many areas in the world. Nematodes are also known as roundworms that include soil-transmitted helminths and the filarial worms that cause lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis.
Classification:
- gut-dwelling nematodes of humans:
- confined to the gut:
- enterobiasis - threadworms
- trichuriasis - whipworm
- with tissue migration:
- hookworms - Ancylcostoma duodenale; Necator americanus
- ascariasis
- strongyloides
- confined to the gut:
- gut-dwelling nematodes of animals with tissue spread in humans - toxocariosis
- tissue nematodes - worms of human origin dwelling in human tissues - filiarial worms
Reference
- Hotez PJ et al. Helminth infections: the great neglected tropical diseases. J Clin Invest. 2008 Apr;118(4):1311-21
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