Worm infestation: Adults not immune

9th May 2025

Worm infections are often linked to poor sanitation and the consumption of contaminated food and water, according to Sharon Naluwende, a nutritionist at Mulago Hospital.

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Worm infestation can cause intestinal obstruction, leading to severe abdominal pain.

Umar Nsubuga

Journalist @New Vision

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It is a common thought that only children are affected by worms, but that is a misconception. Adults, too, are vulnerable to worm infestation, especially where exposure to

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