Globally, over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation infrastructure.

In fact threadworms occur in children from all backgrounds and all levels of hygiene. The threadworm is a common parasite throughout the world but prefers cold and temperate climates like our own.

But globally, it is estimated that over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, also known as Strongyloides stercoralis. This species is found mostly in tropical and ...

Globally, over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation infrastructure.

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Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because they live in your digestive tract. Other symptoms, such as a skin rash or problems breathing, also can occur, depending ...