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What happens if whipworms is left untreated?

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Most people who receive treatment for a whipworm infection make a full recovery. When left untreated, however, the infection can become severe and cause complications. These include: delayed growth or cognitive development.


Can whipworms cause death?

A large enough number of whipworms can lead to death. The clinical signs of infection are those that commonly accompany large bowel diarrhea, mucoid and/or bloody.

How long do whipworms live in humans?

The adults attach to the wall of the caecum and the ascending colon. The female adult worm starts to produce eggs 60 to 70 days after infection, and sheds between 3,000 and 20,000 eggs per day. The adult worm usually reaches 3-5 cm in length and has a lifespan of 1-3 years.

What does whipworm do to humans?

People infected with whipworm can suffer light or heavy infections. People with light infections usually have no symptoms. People with heavy infections can experience frequent, painful bowel movements that contain a mixture of mucus, water, and blood.

How long does whipworm infection last?

What is the treatment for whipworm? Whipworm infections are generally treated for 1–3 days with medication prescribed by your health care provider. The drugs are effective and appear to have few side effects.

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