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An intestinal parasitic worm, approximately 1.5 inches (4cm) in length. Usually symptomless, heavy infections - especially in small children - can cause gastrointestinal problems (abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal prolapse) and possibly growth retardation.
Also: Trichuriasis, Trichuris trichiura, Whipworms
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Topics Related To Whipworm
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| Parasite Infection | The Condition
"...Three of the most common kinds of worms are roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) and hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus)..."
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Tapeworm Infection |
The Condition
"...those directed against the intestinal nematodes like roundworm, whipworm or hookworm)..."
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Whipworm Infection |
The Condition
"There are approximately 60 species of whipworms that infect mammals..."
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Last updated: May 10, 2007
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