ROUNDWORMS HOOKWORMS WHIPWORMS Roundworms, hookworms and whipworms live in the human intestine. That is where they grow up, but they start life outside the body.
How long can whipworms live outside the body?
Whipworms pass microscopic eggs in the stool. The eggs are very resistant to drying and heat, so they can remain alive in the environment for up to 5 years.
Are whipworms internal or external?
What is whipworm? Whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) is an intestinal parasite of humans. The larvae and adult worms live in the intestine of humans and can cause intestinal disease.
How long does a whipworm live?
Life Cycle: The females begin to oviposit 60 to 70 days after infection. Female worms in the cecum shed between 3,000 and 20,000 eggs per day. The life span of the adults is about 1 year.
Where does whipworm reside?
Parasites - Trichuriasis (also known as Whipworm Infection) Whipworms live in the large intestine and whipworm eggs are passed in the feces of infected persons. If the infected person defecates outside (near bushes, in a garden, or field) or if human feces as used as fertilizer, eggs are deposited on soil.
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