CASE 102
History: A 16-year-old boy presents with abdominal discomfort, nausea, and weight loss.
1. Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis of the imaging finding shown in Figure A? (Choose all that apply.)
2. Which of the following statements regarding ascariasis is true?
A. The majority of sufferers come from Africa.
B. It is the most common intestinal parasitic infection.
C. The disease spreads most easily during the dry season.
D. The disease is transmitted through dogs as the animal reservoir.
3. What is the most common abdominal visceral complication of this infestation?
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