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. The name comes from the worm's whip-like shape.
Who discovered whipworm?
Although evidence of whipworm infections have been found in preserved bodies of prehistoric man, the first written record of Trichuris trchiura was in 1740 when Morgani, an Italian scientist, discovered the residence of adult T. trichiura worms in the colon.
What is the scientific name of whipworm?
Trichuris trichiuraВласоглав / Научное название
What is another name for whipworm?
The nematode (roundworm) Trichuris trichiura, also called the human whipworm.
Where does the whipworm come from?
People typically get whipworm infections after consuming dirt or water contaminated with feces containing whipworm parasites or their eggs. Whipworm eggs can get into the soil when contaminated feces are used in fertilizers or when an infected person or animal defecates outside.
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