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Can it be prevented?
There are quite a few ways that can be applied to save oneself from getting infected by Ascaris lumbricoides. Since the eggs are the only source of ingestion that are transmitted through the fecal-oral route, drinking clean water and eating properly cooked food can greatly decrease the chances of ingestion.
Eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides can also be killed at high temperatures, therefore well-cooked food has fewer chances of infecting the body with the egg of Ascaris. Vegetables that are soil-based need to be properly washed in saltwater, so that the eggs can be destroyed. It is also advised to dip vegetables for half an hour before use.
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