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 sign recently appeared at a local park warning visitors that whipworm contamination is a problem there. The fact is, that sign could be applicable to any location where lots of dogs congregate, so ...

"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 new study.