House reveals she has ascariasis, a parasite. Specifically it is used for ascariasis and hookworm infections. Dr. Cabrera also worked on the control of ascariasis. A field investigation revealed the world's most northerly occurrence of endemic ascariasis. It is used to treat ascariasis, vomiting, cough, and diarrhea. Three types of soil-transmitted helminthiasis can be distinguished&colon; ascariasis, hookworm infection and whipworm infection. One species, "Ascaris lumbricoides", affects humans and causes the disease ascariasis. In the developing world, those infected with whipworm often also have hookworms and ascariasis infections. This makes ascariasis the most common form of soil-transmitted helminthiasis. This includes ascariasis, hookworm infections, enterobiasis (pinworm infection), trichostrongyliasis, and trichinellosis. Ascariasis of STH is caused by the large roundworm "A. lumbricoides". Ascariasis is common in Africa and in Southeast Asia. Ascariasis is classified as a neglected tropical disease. "Ascaris lumbricoides" is the main ascarid parasite of humans, causing Ascariasis. Ascariasis is prevalent worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical countries.