What Are Helminths
When these worms get into the human body, they can cause parasitic infection, which appears as intestinal worms. This infection is known as helminthiasis, although it’s sometimes called helminthosis or simply a worm infection. Helminths are most common in areas that have moist, warm climates and poor sanitation. When worms are in someone’s intestines, that person passes eggs through their stool. As the feces come into contact with soil, the eggs can spread....