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This document discusses common parasitic roundworm infections in humans. It focuses on ascariasis, caused by the large roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, and trichuriasis, caused by the whipworm Trichuris trichiura. Ascariasis is the most common helminth infection worldwide, affecting over 1 billion people. Both ascariasis and trichuriasis are transmitted through poor sanitation and can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Diagnosis is via stool sample examination and treatment involves anthelminti

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Felix Hartanto

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