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*Worldwide, infections are more frequent in areas with tropical weather and poor [[sanitation]] practices, and among children. | *Worldwide, infections are more frequent in areas with tropical weather and poor [[sanitation]] practices, and among children. | ||
*It is estimated that 800 million people are infected worldwide. [[Trichuriasis]] occurs in the southern United States. | *It is estimated that 800 million people are infected worldwide. [[Trichuriasis]] occurs in the southern United States. | ||
===Developing countries=== | |||
*Whip worn infection is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
- Trichuris trichiura is the third most common nematode worldwide following Ascaris and Enterobius, all three together affect close to 1 billion people.
- Worldwide, infections are more frequent in areas with tropical weather and poor sanitation practices, and among children.
- It is estimated that 800 million people are infected worldwide. Trichuriasis occurs in the southern United States.
Developing countries
- Whip worn infection is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries.