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Whipworm infection physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
The following physical examination findings may be present in patients with whipworm infection:[1]
General Appearance
- Patients usually appear normal
HEENT
- Pallor may be present
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
- Normal vesicular breath sounds may be heard
Abdomen
- Abdominal tenderness may be present
- Rectal prolapse may be present in patients with severe infection
Extremities
References
References
- ↑ Stephenson, L.S.; Holland, C.V.; Cooper, E.S. (2001). “The public health significance of Trichuris trichiura”. Parasitology. 121 (S1): S73. doi:10.1017/S0031182000006867. ISSN 0031-1820.
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