Abstract
Intestinal nematodes infections are parasitic diseases caused by helminths (worms) living in the human intestine. Major species involved include: Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms), Strongyloides stercoralis (threadworm), and Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm). Intestinal nematode infections are among the neglected tropical diseases and are possibly the most widespread and common infections worldwide, constituting a significant public health problem and an obstacle to the social and economic development of affected populations. The article provides the reader with up to date information on their biology; distribution; transmission; epidemiology; pathogenesis, morbidity and burden of disease; diagnosis; therapy; public health control; and global goals set to reduce their health impact.
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