Summary:
In most cases, worm infestation is not a life-threatening infection but it can lead to various clinical problems. In India, worm infestation is one of the reasons which is causing increase in infant morbidity. While deworming among children has gained attention worldwide but deworming among adults remains an unnoticed issue. Studies, however, show that deworming should be carried out among adults too, periodically. A simple stool test confirms the worm infestation in most cases..