whipworms
Gut-dwelling threadlike parasites
Whipworms are parasitic roundworms that infect the intestines of mammals, named for their whip-like shape—a thin front end and thicker rear.
In humans, whipworm infection (trichuriasis) spreads through contaminated soil and causes digestive problems.
Dogs and other animals harbor their own species: The vet prescribed medication for the puppy's whipworms.
Large intestine section
- cecumLarge intestine's origin pouch
- large intestineLower digestive tract portion
- rectumTerminal intestinal chamber
- mucosaMoist organ lining
lumen · epithelium · crypts · bowel · gastrointestinal tract · embedded · threadlike
Of or like dogs
- dogsDomesticated barking mammals
- kennelsDog housing facilities
- felineOf or like cats
- pigsDomesticated farm swine
deworming · preventive care · zoonotic · animal husbandry · environmental control
Pest takeover situation
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- endemicNative to one area
- tropical diseaseIllness prevalent in hot, humid regions
- public healthCommunity-level disease prevention
sanitation · hygiene · epidemiology · morbidity · prevalence · reinfection · chronic infection · asymptomatic
Reproductive cells in shells
- ovaFemale reproductive cells
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- soilGround matter for planting
- ingestionConsuming into the body
hatching · maturation · female · male · feces · incubation · molting
Frequent liquid bowel movements
- dysenteryBloody intestinal infection
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- malnutritionDisease from dietary inadequacy
weight loss · bloody stool · iron deficiency · colitis · cognitive impairment · fatigue
Removing internal parasites medically
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- antiparasiticAgent destroying parasites
- single doseOne administration of medication
- efficacyAbility to produce results
Technique using powerful lenses
- fecal sampleExcrement collected for analysis
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
colon
Large intestine section
- cecumLarge intestine's origin pouch
- large intestineLower digestive tract portion
- rectumTerminal intestinal chamber
mucosa · lumen · epithelium · crypts · bowel · gastrointestinal tract · embedded · threadlike
canine
Of or like dogs
pigs · deworming · preventive care · zoonotic · animal husbandry · environmental control
infestation
Pest takeover situation
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- endemicNative to one area
- tropical diseaseIllness prevalent in hot, humid regions
public health · sanitation · hygiene · epidemiology · morbidity · prevalence · reinfection · chronic infection · asymptomatic · symptomatic
eggs
Reproductive cells in shells
ingestion · hatching · maturation · female · male · feces · incubation · molting
diarrhea
Frequent liquid bowel movements
- dysenteryBloody intestinal infection
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
malnutrition · weight loss · bloody stool · iron deficiency · colitis · cognitive impairment · fatigue
deworming
Removing internal parasites medically
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- antiparasiticAgent destroying parasites
- single doseOne administration of medication
microscopy
Technique using powerful lenses
- fecal sampleExcrement collected for analysis
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- Pet Ailmentship dysplasia, kennel cough, distemper, parvovirus, heartworm
- wormsearthworm, earthworms, nightcrawler, roundworms, flatworms
- animal parasitesfleas, ticks, mites, lice, ear mites
- parasitic wormstapeworm, tapeworms, roundworm, roundworms, hookworm
- nematodesnematode, nematodes, roundworm, roundworms, pinworm
- pet digestiongastroenteritis, diarrhea, vomiting, colitis, enteritis
whipwormstapeworms
Segmented intestinal parasites
roundworms · hookworms · pinworms · flukes