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Whipworm infection

• Overview
• Symptoms
• Treatment
• Prevention

Alternative Names:

Trichuriasis

Treatment:

Mebendazole taken by mouth for 3 days is commonly prescribed when the infection causes symptoms. Albendazole is used as an alternative therapy.

Expectations (prognosis):

Full recovery is expected with treatment.

Calling your health care provider:

Seek medical attention if you or your child develop bloody diarrhea. In addition to whipworm, there are many other infections and illnesses that can cause similar symptoms.

• Review Date: 9/25/2006
• Reviewed By: Charlotte Grayson, MD, Private Practice specializing in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, Smyrna, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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