Trichuris trichiura-Introduction, Morphology, Life Cycle, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes
Introduction Trichuris trichiura, commonly known as the whipworm, is a parasitic nematode (roundworm) that infects the human gastrointestinal tract, primarily the cecum and colon. This parasite is one of the major soil-transmitted helminths (STH) that affect humans worldwide. Here is an introduction to Trichuris trichiura: …