TRICHURIS TRICHURA (WHIP WORM) ,ENTEROBIUS VERMICULARIS

• (PIN WORM OR THREAD WORM) Diagnosis and Treatment
• TRICHURIS TRICHURA (WHIP WORM) It is found worldwide.
• Two of the most common nematode infections worldwide are pinworm, which is caused by Enterobius vermicularis, and whipworm, which is caused by Trichuris trichiura

Trichuris Trichura Whip Worm

Infective stage Trichuris Trichura Whip Worm

• Eating food that has been touched by soiled hands can also spread the infection.
• Spread within families is common

• Transmission occurs via direct anus to mouth spread from contact with an infected person
• or via airborne eggs that are dislodged from contaminated clothing or bed linen.
• is the egg.
• Route of infection is oral. The worm resides in cecum and colon.
• Adult worm size is 3-5 em. Incubation period is 50 – 100 days.
• Chief symptoms are gastrointestinal disturbances and anaemia.

Trichuris Trichura Whip Worm Life cycle

Diagnosis Trichuris Trichura Whip Worm

• The diagnosis of enterobiasis is best made using a “scotch tape” test.
• Since worms and eggs are not passed in stool, there is no need to perform a fecal examination.
• • By eggs in stools.
• Enterobiasis does not usually cause a peripheral eosinophilia since there generally is no tissue invasion.

Treatment of  Trichuris Trichura Whip Worm

• Mebendazole and Albendazole.

Enterobius Vermicularis Pin Worm

• It is found worldwide. Infective stage is egg. Route of infection is oral.
• The species commonly known as “pinworms” that causes enterobiasis, an infestation of the large intestine.
• The adult worms live in the cecum and adjacent portions of the colon; the females migrate to the anus and lay their eggs on the perianal skin.
• Gastrointestinal location of worm is cecum and ap­pendix.
• Infestations cause irritation of the anal region and allergic reaction of the neighboring skin, accompanied by intense itching, which may result in loss of sleep, excessive irritability, and a secondary infection of the area around the anus as a result of the scratching.
• Distribution is worldwide.
• It is estimated that in temperate climates 20% of children have this condition. Female worms average 8 to 13 mm in length and males 2 to 5 mm
• Adult worm size is 1 em. Incubation period is 35 – 45 days. There is perianal itching. Diagnosis
• · By eggs from perianal skin collected on a cello tape.
• The presence of adult worms in feces or on the anus confirms the diagnosis

Enterobius Vermicularis Pin Worm Life cycle

Treatment of Enterobius Vermicularis Pin Worm

• Mebendazole,
• Pyrantel pamoate,
• Albendazole.