Whipworm infection laboratory findings
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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],Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [3]
Overview
The diagnosis of whip worm infection is confirmed by a stool examination for ova and parasites, it will demonstrate the presence of whipworm eggs. There are no specific laboratory findings associated with whip worm infection. Chronic blood loss may demonstrate a iron deficiency anemia picture on peripheral blood smear examination with microcytic and hypochromic anemia.
Laboratory Findings
Microscopically, the following findings may aid in the diagnosis of whipworm infection:
- Chronic blood loss may demonstrate iron deficiency anemia picture on peripheral smear examination with microcytic and hypochromic anemia.
- The laboratory diagnosis of whip worm infection is confirmed by demonstration of whip worm eggs on stool examination.[1]
