Human whipworm Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause?
A
A nematode called Trichuris trichiura.
2
Q
What is the transmission?
A
ingestion of eggs.
3
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
abdominal pain, diarrhea, and, in heavy infections, anemia and undernutrition.
4
Q
What is the treatment?
A
mebendazole or albendazole