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 ...

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 ...

McGill University. "New strains of parasites identified: Research on whipworms has implications for human health and animal conservation." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 12 January 2015.

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 ...