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Whipworm
Whipworm
is a parasitic roundworm infecting a human large intestine that causes trichuriasis. 
is an intestinal infection by the whipworm 
Trichuris trichiura.
Whipworm
The infection most often occurs in children.
is a parasitic roundworm infecting a human large intestine that causes trichuriasis. 
Whipworm
It is also more common in people who live in regions with hot, humid climates and in areas with poor hygiene and sanitation.
is a parasitic roundworm infecting a human large intestine that causes trichuriasis. 
How is trichuriasis transmitted?
 it is transmitted by

ingesting water or dirt contaminated with poop containing whipworm parasites
Anyone who has come into contact with contaminated feces can also contract a whipworm infection.
What are the symptoms of trichuriasis?

bloody diarrheapainful or frequent poopingabdominal painnauseavomitingheadachessudden and unexpected weight lossinability to control pooping
Trichuris dysentery syndrome can be found in children (with no adult cases noted) and is seen when there is a very high worm burden.
This often leads to: 
iron deficiency anemia
diarrhea
tenesmus
poor growth
The poor growth is typically secondary to poor nutrition and consequently causes cognitive delay.
PREVENTION
PREVENTION
Wash your hands thoroughly, especially before handling food.
PREVENTION
Wash, peel, or cook foods thoroughly before eating them.
PREVENTION
Teach children not to eat soil and to wash their hands after playing outdoors.
PREVENTION
Boil or purify drinking water that may be contaminated.
PREVENTION
Use caution around animal feces and clean up fecal matter when possible.
PREVENTION
Confine livestock, such as pigs, into pens. These enclosures should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
PREVENTION
Keep the grass cut short in areas where dogs or cats regularly defecate.
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