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trichuris trichiura egg, trichuriasis, a parasitic infection, the large intestine, whipworm, trichocephalus trichiura, whipworm infection, common worldwide infection which primarily affects children, become infected, they ingest soil contaminated, whipworm eggs, ingested eggs hatch, whipworm embeds, in the wall, the large intestine, cecum, colon, rectum, whipworm is found throughout the world, in particular among countries, warm, humid climates, main risk factor, infection is ingestion of eggs from soil contaminated, feces, outbreaks have been traced to contaminated vegetables, due to presumed soil contamination, development of symptoms depends on the burden of worms/eggs, light infestations, lead to few, no symptoms, heavy infestations, bloody diarrhea, iron-deficiency anemia, on occasion, rectal prolapse, light infestations, frequently asymptomatic, have no symptoms, heavy infestations, have bloody diarrhea, long-standing blood loss, lead to iron-deficiency anemia, rectal prolapse is seen in severe cases, a stool ova, parasites exam reveals, whipworm eggs, oral treatment, mebendazole, 3 days is commonly used in symptomatic infections, another anti-parasitic agent, albendazole, an alternative therapy, full recovery is expected, in severe cases, dehydration, anemia from bloody diarrhea, rectal prolapse, seek medical attention, child develop bloody diarrhea, whipworm, many other infections, illnesses, themselves in similar manner, require further investigation, improved facilities, feces disposal have decreased the incidence of whipworm, handwashing, food handling, avoiding ingestion of soil by thorough washing of food, have been contaminated, egg-containing soil, preventive measures.