Whipworm infection history and symptoms
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Overview
Majority of patients with light trichuriasis infection are asymptomatic. In patients with moderate to heavy infection present with
History and Symptoms
Majority of patients with light trichuriasis infection are asymptomatic. In patients with moderate to heavy infection present with the following symptoms:
- Weight loss
- Bloody diarrhea
- Abdominal pain and tenesmus
- Rectal prolapse
- Vomiting
- Abdominal distention
- Headache