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Where does whipworm reside?

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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.


Do whipworms live in the soil?

Whipworm eggs are contained in the topsoil, where they can easily be ingested by animals. For this reason, one sure way to get rid of whipworms in your yard is to remove the top 6 inches of topsoil.

Do whipworms live in the cecum?

Whipworms are intestinal parasites that are about 1/4 inch (6 mm) long. They live in the cecum (a pouch that forms the first part of the large intestine) and large intestine of dogs, where they cause severe irritation to the lining of those organs.

What is the habitat of Trichuris trichiura?

The adult worms (approximately 4 cm in length) live in the cecum and ascending colon. The adult worms are fixed in that location, with the anterior portions threaded into the mucosa.

Where do whipworms lay eggs?

Adult whipworms lay their eggs in the large intestine, where they are then passed into the dog's stool to infect the environment. The eggs mature to an infective state, or embryonate, in the environment, and are ready to re-infect the host or infect a new host in 10-to-60 days.

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