Trichuris trichiura is the third most common nematode worldwide, following Ascaris and Enterobius infections. Infection is acquired by the ingestion of embryonated eggs from contaminated drinking water and food.<unk>  causes disease by colonic mucosal invasion by the adult worm, resulting in inflammation of the colonic mucosa. In most cases,<unk>  causes no clinical symptoms, but a severe infection can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, and anemia. The diagnosis of<unk>  is confirmed by a stool examination for ova and parasites, which may demonstrate the presence of<unk>  eggs.<unk>  eggs are barrel-like with two polar plugs. Medical therapy with antihelminthic medications is the primary modality of treatment, using albendazole, mebendazole, and ivermectin. Primary prevention measures include maintaining proper hygiene, hand washing, encouraging people not to defecate outdoors, and improving sewage disposal systems.
Whipworm infection
Hookworm infection
Taenia infection
Toxocara infection
Toxocariasis
Strongyloidiasis
Myiasis
Paragonimus infection