Strongyloidiasis is a type of soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Parasite infections, in particular intestinal worm infections (helminthiasis), can also lead to malnutrition. This has caused epidemic proportions of "tuberculosis, hepatitis, intestinal disorders, and helminthiasis". Soil-transmitted helminthiasis is a type of helminth infection (helminthiasis) caused by different species of roundworms. This makes ascariasis the most common form of soil-transmitted helminthiasis. He correctly asserted that these worms could also cause human helminthiasis. As many as 135,000 die annually from soil transmitted helminthiasis. These included helminthiasis, schistosomiasis, dengue, and lymphatic filariasis. Infections by parasitic worms are known as helminthiasis. If complications of helminthiasis, such as intestinal obstruction occur, emergency surgery may be required. An infection by a helminth is known as helminthiasis, helminth infection, or intestinal worm infection. Three types of soil-transmitted helminthiasis can be distinguished&colon; ascariasis, hookworm infection and whipworm infection. Hookworm infection is a soil-transmitted helminthiasis and classified as a neglected tropical disease. Anthelmintics are used to treat people who are infected by helminths, a condition called helminthiasis. The disease is a type of helminthiasis which is classified as a neglected tropical disease.