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Whipworm infection is transmitted by ingesting eggs that live in the soil. Once inside the host, the eggs hatch into larvae that travel to the large intestine and embed their long, whiplike tail into the intestinal wall. The larvae mature, mate, and lay eggs, which pass through the feces and into the soil.

Whipworm infection does not always cause symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include the following:

Anemia
Dehydration
Diarrhea, especially recurrent bouts of diarrhea with...Read the full article