Intestinal Worms

  • Posted: June 3, 2020

    Ascaris

    807 million – 1,221 million people are infected with Ascaris, or roundworm — making it the most common human helminthic infection in the world.

  • Posted: June 2, 2020

    Hookworm

    An estimated 576 – 740 million people are infected with hookworm. Hookworm infections, while less prevalent than roundworm or whipworm infections, are responsible for the majority of deaths by STH infection.

  • Posted: June 1, 2020

    Whipworm

    An estimated 604 million – 795 million people are infected with Trichuris, or whipworm. Together with roundworm, these two STHs account for a major burden of disease worldwide.