Trichuriosis (whipworm)
These worms are common in poor communities in warm, humid, climates.
Whipworms embed themselves in the lining of the intestine causing
significant blood and protein loss. They mature in 3 months growing
up to 5 cm. Their eggs are released into the stool and mature in
the soil.
Symptoms are uncommon. Heavy infestation leads to diarrhea with
blood and mucus. Stool analysis will show this infection.
Link
CDC
http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/Trichuriasis.htm
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