Complications

Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
short term
low

Can occur in cases of intestinal obstruction with perforation. Resulting infection can be bacterial or granulomatous if adult worms migrate into the peritoneal cavity and stimulate a granulomatous reaction.

short term
low

Bolus of worms in the intestine may serve as a lead point for intussusception.

Intussusception

short term
low

Similarly to intussusception, a bolus of worms may result in intestinal volvulus.

short term
low

Complicated ascariasis with peritonitis or cholangitis may lead to sepsis.

Sepsis in children

variable
medium

Ascaris lumbricoides infection in children has been associated with growth and developmental impairment, and anthelmintic treatment has been associated with improved growth and development.[29][59][60][61][63]

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