whipworm
Gut-dwelling threadlike parasite
Whipworm is a parasitic roundworm that infests the intestines of humans and other mammals.
Named for its shape—thin at one end like a whip's lash, thick at the other like the handle—it burrows into the intestinal wall and can cause pain, diarrhea, and anemia.
Infection typically comes from contaminated soil or food.
Threadlike parasitic worm
- roundwormParasitic cylindrical worm
- endoparasiteParasite living inside host
- invertebrateAnimal sans backbone
- eukaryoteOrganism with nucleated cells
Reproductive cells in shells
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- life cycleOrganism's full developmental sequence
- ovaFemale reproductive cells
- moltingPeriodic shedding of covering
cuticle · anterior · posterior · esophagus · host · reproduction
Indicators of disease
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- dysenteryBloody intestinal infection
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
malnutrition · dehydration · weight loss · bloody stool · iron deficiency · cognitive impairment · chronic infection
Solid digestive waste
- stool sampleCollected excrement for testing
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
Cleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- unwashed produceFood not yet cleaned
- endemicNative to one area
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
subtropical · poverty · overcrowding · latrine · handwashing · water supply · developing countries
Antiparasitic medication for worms
- dewormerDrug eliminating parasitic worms
- antiparasiticAgent destroying parasites
- WHOUN health authority
- reinfectionSubsequent infection, same disease
nematode
Threadlike parasitic worm
- roundwormParasitic cylindrical worm
- endoparasiteParasite living inside host
- invertebrateAnimal sans backbone
eggs
Reproductive cells in shells
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- life cycleOrganism's full developmental sequence
- ovaFemale reproductive cells
molting · cuticle · anterior · posterior · esophagus · host · reproduction
symptoms
Indicators of disease
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- dysenteryBloody intestinal infection
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
anemia · malnutrition · dehydration · weight loss · bloody stool · iron deficiency · cognitive impairment · chronic infection
feces
Solid digestive waste
- stool sampleCollected excrement for testing
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
sanitation
Cleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- unwashed produceFood not yet cleaned
- endemicNative to one area
tropical · subtropical · poverty · overcrowding · latrine · handwashing · water supply · developing countries
ivermectin
Antiparasitic medication for worms
- dewormerDrug eliminating parasitic worms
- antiparasiticAgent destroying parasites
- WHOUN health authority
- trichurid
- parasitestapeworm, roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, fleas
- Pet Ailmentship dysplasia, kennel cough, distemper, parvovirus, heartworm
- parasitic wormstapeworm, tapeworms, roundworm, roundworms, hookworm
- Gut Disordersceliac disease, Crohn's disease, enteritis, ileitis, malabsorption
- livestock parasitesroundworms, tapeworms, lungworm, lungworms, tapeworm
whipwormprobiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
beneficial bacteria · gut flora · microbiome · Lactobacillus · Bifidobacterium