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Trichuris trichiura egg
Trichuris trichiura egg


Whipworm infection

Alternative Names:
Trichuriasis

Symptoms:
  • Light infestations are frequently asymptomatic (have no symptoms).
  • Heavy infestations may have bloody diarrhea.
  • Long-standing blood loss may lead to iron-deficiency anemia.
  • Rectal prolapse is seen in severe cases.


Signs and tests:

A stool ova and parasites exam reveals the presence of whipworm eggs.




Review Date: 7/16/2004
Reviewed By: Daniel Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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