Whipworm infection physical examination

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Physical Examination

The following physical examination findings may be present in patients with whipworm infection:

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.