Ascaris species

Ascaris species, including Ascaris lumbricoides, are parasitic roundworms responsible for ascariasis — one of the most common soil-transmitted helminth infections globally. The infection can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, malnutrition, and complications such as intestinal obstruction, particularly in children. Accurate detection is important for clinical management, deworming programs, and public health surveillance.
Ascaris PCR kits based on real-time PCR technology provide a sensitive and specific method for detecting parasite DNA in human samples. These molecular testing tools offer accurate and reproducible results in routine and specialized laboratory workflows. Available in research use only (RUO) format, this PCR assay supports a wide range of applications including parasitology research, epidemiological studies, and soil-transmitted helminth surveillance from clinical samples.