Soil-transmitted helminthiasis is a group of intestinal infections caused by parasitic worms, chiefly roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm, transmitted through contact with soil contaminated by human feces containing worm eggs, or by hookworm larvae penetrating the skin. Heavy infections can impair nutrient absorption and cause abdominal pain, and in children can contribute to malnutrition, anemia, and impaired physical and cognitive development. It remains extremely common in areas that lack adequate sanitation.
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ICD-10 ChapterI: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
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1. Wikipedia: Soil-Transmitted helminthiasis
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Soil-transmitted helminthiasis is a group of intestinal infections caused by parasitic worms, chiefly roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm, transmitted through contact with soil contaminated by human feces containing worm eggs, or by hookworm larvae penetrating the skin.
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
3. World Health Organization: Soil-transmitted helminth infections
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Soil-transmitted helminth infections are caused by different species of parasitic worms.
Overview
They are transmitted by eggs present in human faeces, which contaminate the soil in areas where sanitation is poor.
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