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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Symptoms of patients with moderate to heavy whipworm infection include weight loss, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, tenesmus, and rectal prolapse.
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
The majority of patients with light trichuriasis infection are asymptomatic. Patients with moderate to heavy infection present with the following symptoms:[1]
- Weight loss
- Bloody diarrhea
- Abdominal pain and tenesmus
- Rectal prolapse
- Vomiting
- Abdominal distention
- Fatigue
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.