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[[Trichuris trichiura]] is the third most common [[nematode]] worldwide following [[Ascariasis|Ascaris]] and [[Pinworm|Enterobius]], all three together affect close to 1 billion people. [[Whipworm infection|Whip worm]] infection is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. The prevalence of [[Trichuris trichiura]] is high affecting 95% in children in countries where protein energy malnutrition and [[anaemias]] are prevalent. | [[Trichuris trichiura]] is the third most common [[nematode]] worldwide following [[Ascariasis|Ascaris]] and [[Pinworm|Enterobius]], all three together affect close to 1 billion people. [[Whipworm infection|Whip worm]] infection is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. The prevalence of [[Trichuris trichiura]] is high affecting 95% in children in countries where protein energy [[malnutrition]] and [[anaemias]] are prevalent. | ||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
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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
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 Trichuris 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 every year.
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.[2]
- 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.
- ↑ Manz KM, Clowes P, Kroidl I, Kowuor DO, Geldmacher C, Ntinginya NE; et al. (2017). "Trichuris trichiura infection and its relation to environmental factors in Mbeya region, Tanzania: A cross-sectional, population-based study". PLoS One. 12 (4): e0175137. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0175137. PMC 5383155. PMID 28384306.