Ascariasis historical perspective

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Ascariasis has been around for several years and the scientific study of Ascaris lumbricoides was promoted by Edward Tyson.^[1]

Historical Perspective

Ascariasis is an helminthic infection of man that has been around for so many years. Edward Tyson promoted the scientific study of Ascaris lumbricoides about three centuries ago.^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Crompton DW (1988). “The prevalence of Ascariasis”. Parasitol Today. 4 (6): 162–9. PMID 15463076.

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[pmid15463076-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Crompton DW (1988). “The prevalence of Ascariasis”. Parasitol Today. 4 (6): 162–9. PMID 15463076.

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