Parasite Type Archive

Nematode (roundworm)

Archive view of this taxonomic class with grouped diagnostics, transmission patterns, treatment guidance, and linked parasite records.

Records
8
Class Snapshot 8 species

Archive Results

8 records assigned to this type term, sorted alphabetically by scientific name.

A
Nematode (roundworm)

Ancylostoma/Necator

hookworms
Lives in
Heart, Lungs, Small intestine, Subcutaneous tissue
Intermediate
None known
Gold standard
Stool microscopy (O&P)
AlbendazoleIvermectinMebendazolePyrantel pamoate
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A
Nematode (roundworm)

Ascaris lumbricoides

Giant roundworm
Lives in
Lungs, Small intestine, Throat (pharynx)
Intermediate
None known
Gold standard
Stool microscopy (O&P)
AlbendazoleIvermectinMebendazoleNitazoxanide
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E
Nematode (roundworm)

Enterobius Vermicularis

Pinworm
Lives in
Large intestine (cecum)
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L
Nematode (roundworm)

Larval Nematode

Immature roundworm
Lives in
Intestinal mucosa, Large intestine, Perianal skin
Intermediate
None known
Gold standard
Stool microscopy (O&P)
AlbendazoleMebendazole
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M
Nematode (roundworm)

Mansonella sp.

Filarial worms
Lives in
Lymphatics, Subcutaneous tissue
Intermediate
None known
Gold standard
Blood smear (microscopy)
AlbendazoleDiethylcarbamazineIvermectinMebendazole
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S
Nematode (roundworm)

Strongyloides stercoralis

Threadworm
Lives in
Small intestine
Intermediate
None known
Gold standard
Stool microscopy (O&P)
AlbendazoleIvermectin
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T
Nematode (roundworm)

Trichostrongylus sp.

Hairworm (T. orientalis T. colubriformis and T. axei.)
Lives in
Small intestine
Intermediate
None known
Gold standard
Stool microscopy (O&P)
AlbendazoleIvermectinPyrantel pamoate
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T
Nematode (roundworm)

Trichuris trichiura

Whipworm
Lives in
Large intestine (cecum)
Intermediate
None known
Gold standard
Stool microscopy (O&P)
AlbendazoleMebendazole
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