IgG Antibody Test for Ascariasis

Specific IgG antibodies are produced in response to contact with the parasite *Ascaris lumbricoides* (human roundworm).

When to Perform the Test?

The test is performed to confirm the presence of an active or past infection with the human roundworm, as antibodies can remain in the bloodstream for many years.

Diseases

The parasite causes ascariasis. A wide range of symptoms results from the toxic, mechanical, and irritating effects of *Ascaris lumbricoides hominis* on human tissues. Symptoms depend on the intensity of the parasitic invasion and the patient’s individual sensitivity.

Symptoms

Common symptoms include:

• general weakness
• dizziness
• sleep problems
• facial swelling
• persistent sore throat
• excessive nervousness and agitation
• allergic reactions
• shortness of breath, both at rest and during exertion
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea or chronic constipation
• bloating
• anemia
• weight loss
• intestinal obstruction in cases of severe infestation
• cough, hemoptysis, and eosinophilic pneumonia during lung migration
• asthma attacks

In children, neurological issues such as seizures or epileptic episodes may occur. Larvae may sometimes reach unusual organs like the eye, ear, brain, live