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Piskorm, forårsaket av Trichuris trichiura, er tarmparasitter som har fått navn etter sin pisklignende form. Infeksjoner oppstår ofte ved inntak av egg funnet i jord forurenset med menneskelig avføring. Mens mange infeksjoner er uten symptomer, kan kraftige infestasjoner føre til diaré, magesmerter og i alvorlige tilfeller endetarmsprolaps. Barn er særlig utsatt for vekst- og kognitiv utviklingsproblemer som følge av kroniske infeksjoner....

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What symptoms can whipworm infections cause?
  • Light infections might show no symptoms.
  • Heavy infections cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal prolapse.
  • Chronic cases in children can affect growth and cognitive development.
How common are whipworm infections?

Whipworms are a significant global health issue, especially in warm, humid regions with poor sanitation, affecting hundreds of millions worldwide. They thrive in areas with inadequate sanitation and are common in tropical and subtropical regions where the climate supports year-round egg survival in the soil.

How can you treat whipworm infections?

Treatment includes antiparasitic medications like mebendazole or albendazole. Ensuring clean water and practicing good hygiene can prevent infection.

How can you prevent whipworm infections?

Preventive measures focus on improving sanitation, using safe drinking water, and promoting handwashing and hygiene education to reduce soil contamination.

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