Trichocephalosis

Trichocephalosis is a parasitic disease caused by the helminth Trichuris trichiura. This parasite is also known as whipworm or trichocephalus.

Trichocephalosis refers to geohelminthiasis - a group of helminthiases whose pathogens develop in the soil. The source of infection is a sick person who excretes helminth eggs in feces. In the soil, the eggs hatch into larvae that can infect healthy people.

Infection occurs when infective Trichocephalus eggs are ingested with food or water contaminated with the patient's feces. The larvae hatch from eggs in the small intestine, then migrate to the large intestine where they mature into adults.

Trichocephalus parasitizes the cecum and colon, feeding on intestinal contents. They cause inflammation and bleeding from the intestinal mucosa. Characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea, weakness, loss of appetite and body weight. Severe cases can lead to anemia and growth retardation in children.

Diagnosis is based on the detection of trichocephalus eggs in feces. Treatment consists of taking anthelmintic drugs, usually mebendazole or albendazole. Prevention includes following personal hygiene rules, washing vegetables and fruits, and drinking boiled water.

Trichocephalosis is an infection caused by parasitic worms of the genus Trichuris (large intestine). It causes unpleasant symptoms and can lead to serious health consequences. In this article we will look at trichocephalosis in more detail.

Trichocyphali is called a live rattlesnake in the form of a worm. It occupies an important place in practical dissected medical science and in general life practice. The prevalence of helminthic diseases is known. The greatest importance among intestinal helminthiases belongs to nematodes and cstodeses. The disease occurs only in humans. The name Trichocephalus itself is translated from Latin as “sparrow”, although a number of authors believe that it should be translated as “trichocephalus - head hair”. The human body is inhabited by 6 types of excitatory