Trichuris Trichiura Infection
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Trichuris trichiura infection, also called trichuriasis, is an intestinal parasitosis caused by a worm that lodges in the large intestine and is acquired mainly by ingesting water or food contaminated with its eggs.
Frequent symptoms: Many people have no discomfort; when it appears, it may include abdominal pain, occasional diarrhea and, in cases with a higher parasite load, tiredness or loss of appetite.
Common causes: It is associated with poor hygiene and sanitation conditions, especially in warm and humid areas.
Which specialist treats it? The evaluation usually begins with the general practitioner or the pediatrician, and the infectious disease specialist may intervene in persistent cases; in particular situations the general surgeon takes part. If you suspect a parasitosis, the most prudent thing is to see a doctor for an evaluation with appropriate tests.
Data on 194 doctors who treat trichuris trichiura infection
Which specialist treats trichuris trichiura infection?
If a child has a T. Trichiura (whipworm) infection, a General Practitioner can typically diagnose and manage the intestinal parasite; for children, a Pediatrician is the better choice to guide follow-up care.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in trichuris trichiura infection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is trichuris trichiura infection?
Trichuris trichiura infection, also called trichuriasis, is an intestinal parasitosis caused by a worm that lodges in the large intestine and is acquired mainly by ingesting water or food contaminated with its eggs.
Which doctor treats trichuris trichiura infection?
If a child has a T. Trichiura (whipworm) infection, a General Practitioner can typically diagnose and manage the intestinal parasite; for children, a Pediatrician is the better choice to guide follow-up care.