Whipworms - Trichuris Trichiura & Trichuriasis Info & Prevention

Whipworms are parasitic roundworms that infect the large intestine. They develop in climates that are warm and moist. Whipworms are very long and have a whiplike shape. Whipworm disease is called Trichuriasis.

If a severe infection of whipworms occurs then symptoms could include: bloody stools, stomach pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Most cases of whipworm infections go undetected because the symptoms get missed or there are no symptoms at all. Whipworm eggs are transmitted typically from hand to mouth.

Ascaris Lumbricoides are common to the earthworm and range in length from 6-13 inches

Symptoms of Ascariasis:

Ascaris Lumbicoides eggs are transmitted by human feces, typically from hand to mouth, although, some countries may use human feces as fertilizer. It is when a person is heavily infected with a multitude of Ascaris Lumbicoides that symptoms will begin to appear, and a multitude in the lungs can cause Pneumonia.

Ascaris Lumbricoides (Large Intestinal Roundworms) are common to the earthworm and range in length from 6-13 inches. The adults are large white, or pinkish-white. The Ascaris Lumbricoides males are more slender than the Ascaris Lumbricoides females and the females can be as thick as a pencil. Ascaris Lumbicoides causes a common infection called Ascariasis, which there are 1500 million cases worldwide. The infection occurs in both tropical and subtropical areas where sanitation and hygiene are poor.

Pinworms are white, threadlike worms about one-third inch long.

Pinworms are found in the area around the rectum or stool and can be detected by using a flashlight because the worms may glow under the light. Another way of detecting a pinworm infection is pressing tape against the perianal skin and then examining it for eggs and worms. The most common sign of pinworm infections is severe anal itching. Other signs may include insomnia and restlessness.

"Pinworms are white, threadlike worms about one-third inch long." Prescription for Nutritional Healing They are also known as Threadworms. Pinworms are the most common roundworm parasite in temperate climates and can affect up to one-third of the country's children, and affecting over 200 million people annually. They are part of the species, Enterobius Vermicularis.

Pinworms are very contagious and can contaminate bed linens, carpets, clothing, and if the area is scratched then a person may carry the eggs under their fingernails.

Some tips to help prevent pinworm reinfestations:

• Keep fingernails short and avoid scratching the infected area.
• Change and wash bed linins, towels, underwear, and pajamas everyday.
• Bath thoroughly everyday.
• Wash hands and scrub nails often.
• Disinfect often, especially the bathroom.
• Treat all members of the household for pinworm infestation.