While often considered a neglected tropical disease, whipworm infections can occur all over the world—and have throughout history. “We have archeological findings showing that these worms were ...

Whipworms are intestinal parasites that are relatively common in dogs. The medical term for a whipworm infestation is "trichuriasis." There are a variety of Trichuris species that affect different ...

A whipworm infection, also known as trichuriasis, is an infection of the large intestine caused by a parasite called Trichuris trichiura. This parasite is commonly known as a “whipworm” because it ...

Canine worms can cause a variety of health problems in dogs. Here you’ll find a brief description of the most common types of worms in dogs, with links to in-depth articles on how these worms can ...

If you’ve ever welcomed a kitten into your home (or are about to), there’s a good chance the topic of cat worms has (or will) ...

Signaling through interleukin-10 (IL-10) receptors on gut immune cells plays a critical role in protecting the gut lining and microbiota from disruption caused by whipworms, according to a new study.

Fleas and ticks are the obvious external annoyances to our pets, but internally, our animals can harbor a confusing and potentially dangerous collection of worms, including whipworm. Whipworms are ...

Signaling through interleukin-10 (IL-10) receptors on gut immune cells plays a critical role in protecting the gut lining and microbiota from disruption caused by whipworms, according to a study ...

"New strains of parasites identified: Research on whipworms has implications for human health and animal conservation." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2015 / 01 / 150112133911.htm ...

Signaling through interleukin-10 (IL-10) receptors on gut immune cells plays a critical role in protecting the gut lining and microbiota from disruption caused by whipworms, according to a study ...