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
Overview
Ascariasis has been around for several years and the scientific study of Ascaris lumbricoides was promoted by Edward Tyson.[1]
Historical Perspective
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
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Crompton DW (1988). “The prevalence of Ascariasis”. Parasitol Today. 4 (6): 162–9. PMID 15463076.
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