Use a semicolon to join 2 independent clauses when the second clause begins with a conjunctive adverb (however, therefore, moreover, furthermore, thus, meanwhile, nonetheless, otherwise) or a transition (in fact, for example, that is, for instance, in addition, in other words, on the other hand, even so).
If you suffer from unexplained abdominal bloating, diarrhea, weakness or weight loss, your doctor should suspect intestinal worms (or other intestinal parasites) as a possible cause. Diagnosis is confirmed by stool test for ova and parasites (O&P test). Hemoccult can reveal blood in the stool.
A. suum is found primarily in pigs, but infections in humans can cause significant pathology. If a human ingests eggs of A. suum, the larvae migrate to the lungs and die. (Adult worms of this species do not develop in the human intestine.) This can cause a particularly serious form of Ascaris pneumonia.