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1. www.healthline.com › health › whipworm-infectionWhipworm Infection: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

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   Aug 31, 2018 · A whipworm infection is an infection of the large intestine caused by whipworm parasites. Learn about whipworm infection symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

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3. www.darwynhealth.com › infections-and-infectiousUnderstanding Whipworm Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Learn about whipworm infection, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Whipworm infection, also known as trichuriasis, is a common parasitic infection that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by the whipworm parasite, which primarily resides in the large intestine. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of whipworm infection, including how it is ...

4. www.merckmanuals.com › whipworm-infectionWhipworm Infection - Whipworm Infection - Merck Manual ...

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   Mebendazole, albendazole, or ivermectin, taken by mouth, is used to treat whipworm infection. Mebendazole taken twice daily for 3 days is preferred for heavy infections. Albendazole or ivermectin taken once a day for 3 days is an alternative. Usually, none of these drugs is given to pregnant women because these drugs can harm the fetus.

5. dermnetnz.org › topics › trichuriasisWhipworm infections: trichuriasis - DermNet

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   A female whipworm produces up to 20,000 eggs per day. How is trichuriasis treated? Treatment of trichuriasis is with anthelminthic medication such as mebendazole or albendazole. Prevention of infection is equally important. Children and adults should wash hands before handling food, and wash, peel, and cook food fully before eating.

6. www.cdc.gov › sth › aboutAbout Whipworms | Soil-Transmitted Helminths | CDC

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Whipworm is a parasite that lives in your large intestines. The name comes from the worm's whip-like shape. Whipworm infections are treatable with medication. Whipworm infection is sometimes called trichuriasis.

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK507843Trichuris trichiura Infection - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Aug 14, 2023 · Trichuris trichiura, also known as the human whipworm, is a roundworm that causes trichuriasis in humans. It is referred to as the whipworm because it looks like a whip with wide handles at the posterior end. The whipworm has a narrow anterior esophagus and a thick posterior anus. The worms are usually pink and attach to the host via the slender anterior end. The size of these worms varies ...

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   Are whipworm infections treatable?

   • Whipworm infections are treatable with medication. Whipworm infection is sometimes called trichuriasis. The whipworm parasite, Trichuris trichiura, is a soil-transmitted helminth. The larvae (immature worms) and adult forms of the parasite live in a person's intestines. People get whipworms by consuming contaminated soil.

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   What is whipworm infection?

   • Whipworm infection, also known as trichuriasis, is a common parasitic infection that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by a type of roundworm called Trichuris trichiura. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for whipworm infection is crucial for effective management and prevention.

   Understanding Whipworm Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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   How do you treat a whipworm infection?

   • The most common and effective treatment for a whipworm infection is an antiparasitic medication, such as albendazole and mebendazole. This type of medication gets rid of any whipworms and whipworm eggs in the body. The medication usually needs to be taken for one to three days. Side effects are minimal.

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   Can a pound of prevention prevent whipworms?

   • The Ben Franklin quotation, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” can apply to whipworm infections. This preventive ounce can be condensed for clients into the same 3 simple points to prevent whipworms as well as roundworms and hookworms: Pick up dog feces promptly.

   Whipworms in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

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   How long does a whipworm live without treatment?

   • The worm may live anywhere from 1-4 years without treatment. Eggs are expelled in the host feces unembryonated. The eggs will become embryonated in 2–4 weeks and are then infective. Patients with trichuriasis will typically reside in or have visited areas that are endemic to the whipworm.

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   How do you treat whipworm trichuriasis?

   • This has improved the specificity and sensitivity of detecting the whipworm. The treatment of trichuriasis is with mebendazole or albendazole. The suggested dose of mebendazole is 100 mg twice a day for 3 days or albendazole is 200 to 400 mg twice a day for 3 days.

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9. todaysveterinarypractice.com › whipworms-in-dogsWhipworms in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

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   Whipworms are among the “unholy trinity” or infectious agents in dogs—including roundworms and hookworms. For many reasons, including persistence of infectious stages in the environment, it is advantageous to prevent these parasitic infections and the resulting contamination in the soil. 1 Trichuris vulpis whipworms are the third member of the unholy trinity but the one that people seem ...