Signs and symptoms depend on the type of infection. Intestinal<unk> s produce a variety of symptoms in those affected, most of which manifest themselves in gastrointestinal complications and general weakness. Gastrointestinal conditions include inflammation of the small and/or large intestine, diarrhea/dysentery, abdominal pains, and nausea/vomiting. These symptoms negatively impact nutritional status, including decreased absorption of micronutrients, loss of appetite, weight loss, and intestinal blood loss that can often result in anemia. It may also cause physical and mental disabilities, delayed growth in children, and skin irritation around the anus and vulva.
Intestinal parasite infection
Soil-transmitted helminthiasis
Pinworm infection
Hookworm infection
Intestinal infectious diseases
Behavior-altering parasite
Protozoan infection
Foreign body in alimentary tract