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Trichuris is not trivial.

E S Cooper1, D A Bundy

  • 1Parasite Epidemiology Research Group, Pure and Applied Biology, Imperial College, London SW7 2BB, UK.

Parasitology Today (Personal Ed.)
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) infects 800 million people globally, but its clinical significance is often underestimated. This review explores the scale of whipworm disease and reasons for its neglect, including pathogenesis uncertainties.

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Area of Science:

  • * Infectious diseases
  • * Public health
  • * Parasitology

Background:

  • * Whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) is a globally prevalent soil-transmitted helminth.
  • * Infection affects up to 800 million individuals in tropical and temperate regions.
  • * The clinical significance of whipworm infection is often unclear due to its chronic and insidious nature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To discuss the scale of disease caused by Trichuris trichiura.
  • * To explore potential reasons for the under-recognition and under-reporting of whipworm infections.
  • * To highlight uncertainties in the pathogenesis of Trichuris trichiura infection.

Main Methods:

  • * Review of existing literature on whipworm prevalence and clinical impact.
  • * Discussion of epidemiological factors contributing to disease neglect.
  • * Analysis of challenges in understanding whipworm pathogenesis.

Main Results:

  • * Whipworm infections represent a significant global health burden, affecting a large proportion of the world's population.
  • * Under-recognition, under-reporting, and unclear pathogenesis contribute to the neglect of this parasitic disease.
  • * The insidious nature of whipworm infection masks its true clinical significance.

Conclusions:

  • * Whipworm infections are a major public health concern requiring greater attention.
  • * Further research is needed to clarify pathogenesis and improve disease recognition and reporting.
  • * Addressing the neglect of whipworm infections is crucial for effective disease control.

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