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*Finger nail [[clubbing]] may be present in patients with heavy infection. | *Finger nail [[clubbing]] may be present in patients with heavy infection. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]
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
- Patients usually do not appear in distress.
HEENT
- Pallor may be present.
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
- Normal vesicular breath sounds may be heard.
Abdomen
- Abdominal tenderness may be present.
- Rectal prolapse may be present in patients with severe infection.
CNS
- CNS examination may be normal.
Extremeties
- Finger nail clubbing may be present in patients with heavy 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.