Whipworm infection physical examination

There are no specific physical examination findings associated with whip worm infection. Patients with heavy infection will have pallor, finger nail clubbing, rectal prolapse, and abdominal tenderness.

The following physical examination findings may be present in patients with whipworm infection:^[1]

• Patients usually appear normal

• Pallor may be present

• S1 and S2 are heard with no murmurs

• Normal vesicular breath sounds may be heard

• Abdominal tenderness may be present
• Rectal prolapse may be present in patients with severe infection

• Finger nail clubbing may be present in patients with heavy infection

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