https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1 Trichuris Trichiuria en-us 2021-07-19 01:36:22 UTC 2025-03-01 06:17:36 UTC hello@padlet.com nbean04 https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654089087 * Trichuriasis is also known as whipworm infections. It is derived from the worm's whip like shape. ]]> 2021-07-19 01:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654089087 nbean04 https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654090529 It is caused by ingesting eggs. Hands or fingers that have contaminated dirt on them are put in the mouth by consuming vegetables or fruits that have not been carefully cooked, washed, or peeled. Whipworms live in the large intestine and whipworm eggs are passed in the feces of infected persons. Whipworm is a soil transmitted helminth and it is the 3rd most common roundworm.]]> 2021-07-19 01:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654090529 nbean04 https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654097837 People with light infections usually have no symptoms. Heavy symptomatic people can experience frequent painful passage of stool that contains a mixture of mucus, water, and blood. Rectal prolapse can occur as well. ]]> 2021-07-19 01:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654097837 nbean04 https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654104404 Eggs are passed through the stool. After ingestion, the eggs hatch in the small intestine and release larvae that mature and establish adult worms live in the cecum and ascending colon.]]> 2021-07-19 01:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654104404 nbean04 https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654106912 The lifespan of adults is about 1 year. Female worms shed between 3,000 and 20,000 eggs per day. ]]> 2021-07-19 01:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654106912 nbean04 https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654108610 * Avoid crops that use "night soil" or human feces
* Wash hands with soap and water before handling food
* Wash, peel, or cook all raw vegetables before eating especially ones that were grown in soil.]]> 2021-07-19 01:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654108610 nbean04 https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654111704 Name of Pathogen: Trichuris Trichiuria
Name of Disease: Whipworm Infection]]> 2021-07-19 01:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654111704 nbean04 https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654115803 It is Diagnosed after doctors take a stool sample. Using a microscope, providers can look for whipworm eggs. The diagnosis is made using Kato-Katz technique for counting eggs.]]> 2021-07-19 01:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654115803 nbean04 https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654118190 Infections are normally treated over a 1-3 day timespan. Iron supplements may be prescribed if the infected person suffers from anemia. Treatments with multiple medications may be required. ]]> 2021-07-19 01:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654118190 nbean04 https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654120033 Medications such as albendazole, mebendazole, or ivermectin will be prescribed by a healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider may also decide to do another stool exam after the treatments are finished.]]> 2021-07-19 01:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nbean04/9dbdzf6pu1tp6kg1/wish/1654120033