Parasitology Spotlight: Whipworm

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

: hour(s)

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Objectives

  • Describe the epidemiology, transmission, and reservoir of Trichuris trichiura.
  • Explain the life cycle and pathophysiology of whipworm infection and its impact on the gastrointestinal system.
  • Differentiate the characteristic laboratory findings, including the morphology of T. trichiura ova on stool microscopy.

Course Outline

  • Trichuris trichiura
    • Overview
    • Reservoir and Transmission
    • Epidemiology
    • Life Cycle
    • Pathophysiology
    • Clinical Symptoms
    • Laboratory Findings
    • Laboratory Identification
    • Treatment
    • Prevention and Control
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.