It can measure 35 centimeters and live in your intestine: this is the worm that lays 200,000 eggs a day in the human body

The Ascaris lumbricoides parasite, capable of reaching 35 centimeters in length and producing 200,000 eggs daily, remains a significant public health concern in Mexico. The infection typically occurs within the human intestine, posing a persistent risk to the population.

The prevalence of this parasite is primarily linked to inadequate sanitation infrastructure and a lack of comprehensive hygiene education in specific communities. These environmental and social factors continue to facilitate the transmission of the infection in affected regions.