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*Trichuris trichiura is the third most common nematode worldwide following Ascaris and Enterobius, all three together affect close to 1 billion people. | *Trichuris trichiura is the third most common nematode worldwide following Ascaris and Enterobius, all three together affect close to 1 billion people. | ||
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*The prevalence of T. trichiura is high affecting 95% in children in many | *The prevalence of T. trichiura is high affecting 95% in children in many countries where protein energy malnutrition and anaemias are prevalent.<ref name="StephensonHolland2001">{{cite journal|last1=Stephenson|first1=L.S.|last2=Holland|first2=C.V.|last3=Cooper|first3=E.S.|title=The public health significance of Trichuris trichiura|journal=Parasitology|volume=121|issue=S1|year=2001|pages=S73|issn=0031-1820|doi=10.1017/S0031182000006867}}</ref> | ||
===Developed Countries=== | ===Developed Countries=== | ||
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Overview
Trichuris trichiura is the third most common nematode worldwide following Ascaris and Enterobius, all three together affect close to 1 billion people. Whip worm infection is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. The prevalence of T. trichiura is high affecting 95% in children in countries where protein energy malnutrition and anaemias are prevalent.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- Trichuris trichiura is the third most common nematode worldwide following Ascaris and Enterobius, all three together affect close to 1 billion people.
Prevalence
- The prevalence of T. trichiura is high affecting 95% in children in many countries where protein energy malnutrition and anaemias are prevalent.[1]
Developed Countries
- Trichuriasis occurs in the southern United States.
Developing countries
- Whip worm infection is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries.
- Worldwide, infections are more frequent in areas with tropical weather and poor sanitation practices, and among children.
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.