Intestinal roundworms are small parasites that live in the intestines of humans or animals. They can cause health problems and spread from person to person. Full definition
Clinical samples from two groups of individuals from the south Pacific island of Mauke and from Ecuador — one group infected with filarial worms causing lymphatic filariasis and a second group infected with intestinal roundworms Ascaris — revealed increased levels of resistin in the infected individuals compared to those who were uninfected or immune. (sciencedaily.com)