In the 'Personal Background' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about whipworm infection:
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Have you been infected with trichuris trichiura, the whipworm that causes trichuriasis?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"No, tests were negative" |
Not having whipworm infection |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Past infection resolved now" |
Past whipworm infection |
A risk factor |
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"Current minor infection" |
Whipworm infection |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current significant / chronic infection" |
Whipworm infection |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Whipworm (Trichuriasis, Trichuris trichiura, Whipworms)
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.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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