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[[Whipworm infection]] is the third most common [[round worm]] of humans. Worldwide, | [[Whipworm infection]] is the third most common [[round worm]] of humans. Worldwide, infections are more frequent in areas with tropical weather and poor [[sanitation]] practices, and among children. It is estimated that 800 million people are infected worldwide. [[Trichuriasis]] occurs in the southern United States. | ||
Infections with the soil-transmitted intestinal [[helminths]] (i.e., [[Ascaris lumbricoides]], [[Trichuris trichiura]], and [[hookworm]]), estimated to affect approximately 1 billion persons, are among the most common and widespread human infections. | Infections with the soil-transmitted intestinal [[helminths]] (i.e., [[Ascaris lumbricoides]], [[Trichuris trichiura]], and [[hookworm]]), estimated to affect approximately 1 billion persons, are among the most common and widespread human infections. | ||
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Overview
Whipworm infection is the third most common round worm of humans. Worldwide, infections are more frequent in areas with tropical weather and poor sanitation practices, and among children. It is estimated that 800 million people are infected worldwide. Trichuriasis occurs in the southern United States.
Infections with the soil-transmitted intestinal helminths (i.e., Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm), estimated to affect approximately 1 billion persons, are among the most common and widespread human infections.