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What Are the Symptoms of Worms in the Human Body?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Julie Hampton

Intestinal parasites in the body are commonly caused by poor sanitation and hygiene, as well as international travel to locations where parasite infections are common. In some cases, worms may be spread through sexual intercourse when anal and oral sexual contact occur, according to Planned Parenthood.

Julie Hampton has worked as a professional freelance writer since 1999 for various newspapers and websites including "The Florida Sun" and "Pensacola News Journal." She served in the U.S. Army as a combat medic and nurse for over six years and recently worked as the Community Relations Director for a health center. Hampton studied journalism and communications at the University of West Florida.