Presentation
We present a human infection with the canine whipworm, Trichuris vulpis, in a child suffering from rhinitis with a diagnosis of rhinitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Few species of trees are present; these are primarily conifers that grow in dense stands with little undergrowth. [animaldiversity.org]
In the rare cases that T. vulpis infects humans, it can cause visceral larva migrans (VLM) which presents as eosinophilia, hepatomegaly, and pulmonary symptoms. [en.wikipedia.org]
Entire Body System
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Asymptomatic
Both patients were almost asymptomatic. The diagnosis of visceral larva migrans was based on the results of immunoelectrophoretic studies and no liver biopsy was performed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Trichuris vulpis Prepatent period Trichuris vulpis Site of infection Adults in large intestine, particularly cecum Trichuris vulpis Pathogenesis and lesions Many infections are light and asymptomatic. Symptoms seen if large numbers. [quizlet.com]
Infections may be asymptomatic or may involve diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. 3, record 1, English, - canine%20whipworm Record 1, Key term(s) canine whip-worm Record 1, French Record 1, Domaine(s) Vers et organismes apparentés Maladies des animaux [btb.termiumplus.gc.ca]
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Pain
Both of them had nonspecific abdominal pain and one had episodes of diarrhea. Clinical recovery was good after treatment with mebendazole. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Infections may be asymptomatic or may involve diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. 3, record 1, English, - canine%20whipworm Record 1, Key term(s) canine whip-worm Record 1, French Record 1, Domaine(s) Vers et organismes apparentés Maladies des animaux [btb.termiumplus.gc.ca]
Respiratoric
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Rhinitis
We present a human infection with the canine whipworm, Trichuris vulpis, in a child suffering from rhinitis with a diagnosis of rhinitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Gastrointestinal
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Chronic Diarrhea
We report a case of human infection with the whipworm of dogs, Trichuris vulpis, in a woman with duodenal ulcer disease, chronic diarrhea, and close contact with dogs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Trichuris vulpis recovered from a patient with chronic diarrhea and five dogs. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 40 (7): 2703-2704. Falcone, F., D. Pritchard. 2005. Parasite role reversal: worms on trial. Trends in Parasitology, 21 (4): 157-160. [animaldiversity.org]
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Nausea
Infections may be asymptomatic or may involve diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. 3, record 1, English, - canine%20whipworm Record 1, Key term(s) canine whip-worm Record 1, French Record 1, Domaine(s) Vers et organismes apparentés Maladies des animaux [btb.termiumplus.gc.ca]
Eyes
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Prolapse
Symptoms of the endoparasite range from mild to severe and include diarrhea, iron-deficiency anemia, and rectal prolapse. [animaldiversity.org]
Skin
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Larva Migrans
The diagnosis of visceral larva migrans was based on the results of immunoelectrophoretic studies and no liver biopsy was performed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Visceral larva migrans caused by Trichuris vulpis. Abstract Two brothers with visceral larva migrans caused by Trichuris vulpis were diagnosed after they had been investigated for an eosinophilia. Both patients were almost asymptomatic. [adc.bmj.com]
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Ulcer
We report a case of human infection with the whipworm of dogs, Trichuris vulpis, in a woman with duodenal ulcer disease, chronic diarrhea, and close contact with dogs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
It has been hypothesized that various other immunological disorders observed in humans, such as Crohn's Disease, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, multiple sclerosis, and ulcerative colitis may be treated with intentional infection with helminths [animaldiversity.org]
Psychiatrical
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Suggestibility
As the name suggests, the worm has a whip-like shape with distinct features including a small, narrow anterior head, which is the digestive part of the worm, and a larger posterior tail, which is the reproductive part of the worm. [en.wikipedia.org]
There have been studies that indicate a suppressed immune response to antirabies vaccination in infected puppies, suggesting that more vaccines are needed for the individual to achieve the desired level of resistance. [animaldiversity.org]
Neurologic
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Neglect
[May.11.2017] NTDs get some well deserved coverage outside the usual channels: Financial Times Special Report: Neglected Tropical Diseases Community Nematode.net user forum Education Introduction to Nematodes Bioinformatics Workshop for Helminth Genomics [nematode.net]
Workup
X-Ray
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Pulmonary Infiltrate
Pulmonary infiltrates, asthma and eosinophilia due to Ascaris suum infestation in man. N Engl J Med. 1972 May 4; 286 (18):965–970. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] Patterson R, Roberts M, Hart RJ, Huntley CC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Microbiology
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Toxocara Canis
Prevalence of hookworms (28.1%), Toxocara canis (11.8%), and Trichuris vulpis (3.5%) was found in 292 fecal samples of dogs collected at the peri-domicile, which showed that the risk of infection was not only fortuitous. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
canis Trichinella nativa Trichostrongylus colubriformis Trichuris muris Trichusis suis Trichuris vulpis Plant Parasitic Nematodes Aphelenchoides besseyi Ditylenchus africanus Globodera pallida Globodera rostochiensis Heterodera glycines Heterodera schachtii [nematode.net]
canis 455 Contracaecum aduncum 461 Dracunculus medinensis 465 Oxyspirura mansoni 467 Habronema megastoma H microstoma and H muscosae 471 Tetrameres crami 473 Physocephalus sexalatus and Ascarops strongylina 477 Physaloptera phrynosoma 479 Physaloptera [books.google.es]
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Trichinella Spiralis
spiralis Trichuris trichiura Wuchereria bancrofti Animal Parasitic Nematodes Ancylostoma caninum Ascaris suum Cooperia oncophora Dictyocaulus viviparus Dirofilaria immitis Haemonchus contortus Litomosoides sigmodontis Nematodirus battus Nippostrongylus [nematode.net]
spiralis 511 Dioctophyma renale 515 Summary of Direct Life Cycles of Some Nematodes 518 Summary of Indirect Life Cycles of Some Nematodes 519 Página de créditos [books.google.es]
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Dirofilaria Immitis
Brugia malayi Loa loa Necator americanus Onchocerca volvulus Strongyloides stercoralis Trichinella spiralis Trichuris trichiura Wuchereria bancrofti Animal Parasitic Nematodes Ancylostoma caninum Ascaris suum Cooperia oncophora Dictyocaulus viviparus Dirofilaria [nematode.net]
immitis 491 Foleyella brachyoptera 495 Trichuris oins 499 Capillaria annulata 501 Capillaria hepatica 505 Capillaria plica 509 Trichinella spiralis 511 Dioctophyma renale 515 Summary of Direct Life Cycles of Some Nematodes 518 Summary of Indirect Life [books.google.es]
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Ancylostoma Caninum
caninum Ascaris suum Cooperia oncophora Dictyocaulus viviparus Dirofilaria immitis Haemonchus contortus Litomosoides sigmodontis Nematodirus battus Nippostrongylus brasiliensis Oesophagostomum dentatum Onchocerca ochengi Onchocerca flexuosa Ostertagia [nematode.net]
caninum and A braziliensis 411 Uncinaria lucasi 415 Oesophagostomum columbianum 419 Stephanurus dentatus 421 Strongylus edentatus S equinus and 423 vulgaris 425 Syngamus trachea 429 Haemonchus contortus Ostertagia circum cincta Trichostrongylus colubriformis [books.google.es]
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Brugia Malayi
Caenorhabditis brenneri Caenorhabditis briggsae Caenorhabditis elegans Caenorhabditis japonica Caenorhabditis remanei Pristionchus pacificus Zeldia punctata Human Parasitic Nematodes Ancylostoma ceylanicum Ancylostoma duodenale Ascaris lumbricoides Brugia [nematode.net]
Biopsy
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Liver Biopsy
The diagnosis of visceral larva migrans was based on the results of immunoelectrophoretic studies and no liver biopsy was performed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Clinical recovery was good after treatment with mebendazole. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Dogs require re-treatment monthly for 3 treatments due to the long prepatent period of this parasite.There are also monthly preventive treatments that can be used. These are usually one of the above drugs combined with a heartworm prevention drug. [en.wikipedia.org]
Treatment using HPP has been shown to be effective in inactivating nematode larvae in food and preventing embryonation of Ascaris suum eggs. [pubag.nal.usda.gov]
[…] diptheritic ("leather" like character) inflammation of the cecal mucosa Trichuris vulpis Clinical signs Sporadic diseases due to heavy infections are common in dogs and associated with watery bloody diarrhea Trichuris vulpis Diagnosis Trichuris vulpis Treatment [quizlet.com]
Epidemiology
We recommend differentiation of the 2 species for their epidemiological and prevention implications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Removing fecal material that contains the Trichuris eggs is very important in preventing recurrence. [en.wikipedia.org]
We recommend differentiation of the 2 species for their epidemiological and prevention implications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment using HPP has been shown to be effective in inactivating nematode larvae in food and preventing embryonation of Ascaris suum eggs. [pubag.nal.usda.gov]
[…] leather" like character) inflammation of the cecal mucosa Trichuris vulpis Clinical signs Sporadic diseases due to heavy infections are common in dogs and associated with watery bloody diarrhea Trichuris vulpis Diagnosis Trichuris vulpis Treatment and prevention [quizlet.com]