Rundormer er parasittiske nematoder som kan infisere det menneskelige fordøyelsessystemet, og forårsaker vanligvis symptomer som magesmerter, diaré og ubehag. Smitte skjer ofte gjennom forurenset jord, vann eller underkokt mat. Uten behandling kan infeksjoner føre til mer alvorlige helsekomplikasjoner.
They are widespread globally, especially in tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation and are common in areas with inadequate sanitation, affecting both children and adults, primarily in developing countries.
Treatment usually involves prescribed oral medications like praziquantel. Natural remedies, such as pumpkin seeds and garlic, have been traditionally used to complement medical treatments.
Oral antiparasitic medications, such as albendazole, are effective. Certain herbal remedies, like wormwood and black walnut, are also used.