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Whipworm infection history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Symptoms of patients with moderate to heavy whipworm infection include weight loss, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, tenesmus, and rectal prolapse.
History
History
Patients with whipworm infection may present with the following history:
- Recent travel to or currently living in an area of known infestation
- Living in close proximity to water sources
- Poor personal hygiene
- Low socioeconomic status
Symptoms
Symptoms
The majority of patients with light trichuriasis infection are asymptomatic. Patients with moderate to heavy infection present with the following symptoms:[1]
References
References
- ↑ Diniz-Santos DR, Jambeiro J, Mascarenhas RR, Silva LR (2006). “Massive Trichuris trichiura infection as a cause of chronic bloody diarrhea in a child”. J Trop Pediatr. 52 (1): 66–8. doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi073. PMID 16000342.
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