Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a common helminthic infection?

High fever is not typically associated with common helminthic infections. Helminths, or parasitic worms, often cause symptoms that are related to the gastrointestinal tract and may include signs like weight loss, nausea, and abdominal discomfort. These symptoms result from the worms' presence and feeding within the host's intestines.

In contrast, a high fever usually indicates a systemic response often linked to infections caused by bacteria or viruses, or in some cases, a severe response to other pathogens. While some helminthic infections may present with elevated body temperatures due to secondary infections or inflammatory responses, a high fever is not a defining characteristic of helminthic disease itself. The common symptoms of helminthic infections primarily involve digestive disturbances or malabsorption rather than systemic febrile responses.