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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
Symptoms of patients with moderate to heavy infection with whipworm include weight loss, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, tenesmus and rectal prolapse.
History
Patients presenting with dermatophytosis may present with the following history:
Common Symptoms
Majority of patients with light trichuriasis infection are asymptomatic. In patients with moderate to heavy infection present with the following symptoms:[1]
- Weight loss
- Bloody diarrhea
- Abdominal pain and tenesmus
- Rectal prolapse
- Vomiting
- Abdominal distention
- Fatigue
Less Common Symptoms
References
- ↑ Diniz-Santos DR, Jambeiro J, Mascarenhas RR, Silva LR (2006). "Massive Trichuris trichiura infection as a cause of chronic bloody diarrhea in a child". J Trop Pediatr. 52 (1): 66–8. doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi073. PMID 16000342.