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There are no specific physical examination findings associated with whip worm infection, patients with heavy infection will have pallor, finger nail clubbing, rectal prolapse and abdominal tenderness. | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
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Overview
There are no specific physical examination findings associated with whip worm infection, patients with heavy infection will have pallor, finger nail clubbing, rectal prolapse and abdominal tenderness.
Physical Examination
The following physical examination findings may be present in patients with whipworm infection:[1]
General Appearance
Patient will appear in no distress.
HEENT
- Pallor may be present.
Cardiovascular
- S1 and S2 will be heard with no murmurs.
Respiratory
- Normal vesicular breath sounds will be heard.
Abdomen
- Abdominal tendernes will be present.
- Rectal prolapse may be present in patients with severe infection.
CNS
- CNS examination will be normal.
Extremeties
- Finger nail clubbing may be present in patients with severe infection.
References
- ↑ Stephenson, L.S.; Holland, C.V.; Cooper, E.S. (2001). "The public health significance of Trichuris trichiura". Parasitology. 121 (S1): S73. doi:10.1017/S0031182000006867. ISSN 0031-1820.