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Large Round Worm & Whip Worm http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap30.html Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura 1. Name of the Organism: Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura Humans worldwide are infected with Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura; the eggs of these roundworms (nematode) are "sticky" and may be carried to the mouth by hands, other body parts, fomites (inanimate objects), or foods. 2. Nature of Acute Disease: Ascariasis and trichuriasis are the scienti… Continue

20 Surprising Uses for Salt by Mary Ellen Pinkham, Everyday Problem Solver (see more from this expert) Mankind has been using salt for many centuries, in the course of which we've amassed many uses (some speculate thousands) for this amazing substance—uses that go far beyond mere seasoning. Here are a few of the more practical ones: * Pick up a dropped egg. If an egg breaks on the kitchen floor, sprinkle salt on the mess and leave it there for 20 minutes. You'll be able to wipe it right up.… Continue