whipworm

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With names like roundworm, hookworm and whipworm, they are the dominant members of a group of parasites and viruses known as "neglected tropical diseases," or NTDs.

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  1. noun A slender, whip-shaped, parasitic nematode worm (Trichuris trichiura) that often infests the intestine of humans.

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  • Utilization of polarized light microscopy can also reveal important information regarding harmful insects and parasites that afflict humans and other animals, such as the biting louse and the whipworm.
  • Dickson Despommier calls the "unholy trinity" - large roundworm, hookworm and whipworm. —  3quarksdaily
  • My dog has been hanging around with a neighborhood dog that has whipworm. —  Pet Chat with Doc Halligan | Parade.com
  • With names like roundworm, hookworm and whipworm, they are the dominant members of a group of parasites and viruses known as "neglected tropical diseases," or NTDs. —  Madison.com - top
  • They feed off of your dog\'s intestinal wall and cause many ailments. dog worms symptoms of the whipworm include diarrhea which contains blood or mucous, flatulence, weight loss and anemia. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
 

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