Whipworm among the following is: (A) Enterobius vermicularis, (B) Trichuris trichiura, (C) Necator americanus, (D) Strongyloides stercoralis
Answer is B. Species Disease/Most affected Form/Transmission Diagnosis Treatment Trichuris trichiura WhipwormCecum, appendicitis, andrectal prolapse EggsIngested Barrel-shaped eggs with bipolar plugs in stools Albendazole Ref: Ananthanarayana textbook of Microbiology 9th edition Pgno : 172-175