infection⚑ High burden in India

Whipworm (trichuriasis)

Trichuriasis, also known as whipworm or trichocephaliasis, is an infection by the worm Trichuris trichiura (whipworm). If the infection is only with a few worms, there are often no symptoms. In those who are infected with many worms, there may be pain, and . The diarrhea sometimes contains blood. in children may cause poor intellectual and physical development. Low red blood cell levels may occur due to loss of blood.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

· pain, tiredness,

Causes — why it happens

·Eating food containing Trichuris trichiura eggs

How it's found

·Stool microscopy

Prevention

·Improved sanitation, handwashing, mass treatment

Complications

·, poor intellectual and physical development

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