What is it?

Intestinal parasitism is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract caused by parasites. Parasites usually infect through drinking infected water, feco-oral transmission and skin absorption. It is more common in children, especially those who live in developing countries, where they lack available hygiene resources. The parasites are swallowed, they move into the intestines, where they reproduce and cause inflammation. Parasites include worms such as flatworms and roundworms.