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KMID : 0857020040190010258
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Kosin Medical Journal
2004 Volume.19 No. 1 p.258 ~ p.261
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A Case of Trichuris trichiura Infection with Colonic Inflammation
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Jung Hyo-Jin
Chai Jong-In
Choi Weol-Yong
Kim Kyoung-Min
Kim Jong-Han
Bae Yong-Mok
Heo Jeong-Ho
Choi Young-Sik
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Abstract
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Trichuris trichiura(whipworm) thrives chiefly in warm, moist tropical countries, but is found throughout the world. The worm derives its name from its characteristic whiplike shape. Most patients are asymptomatic, but only patients with heavy infections become symptomatic. Symptoms of whipworm infection can include diarrhea, dysentery, abdominal pain, vomiting, anemia, weight loss, anorexia, and rectal prolapse. The diagnosis depends on finding Trichuris eggs on stool concentration tests, or by identification of the adult worms, usually by colonoscopy. We report a case of whipworm infection with colonic inflammation that was diagnosed by colonoscopy and was removed by forcep.
Colonoscopy is available in the diagnosis and treatment of whipworm infection.
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KEYWORD
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Trichuris trichiura, Colonoscopy
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