Ascaris lumbricoides are large, pale white or pink worms that can grow up to 12 inches (31 cm) long in humans, making these some of the biggest intestinal nematodes around. The female worms are ...

We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting humans: Ascaris lumbricoides. This large roundworm is responsible for a type ...