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Which of the following is commonly known as whipworm?

A
Oxyuris
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Trichuris
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Wuchereria
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B Trichuris
Trichuris, also called as whipworms, is a genus of parasitic worms belongs to family Trichuridae of phylum Nemathelminthes The name whipworm refers to the shape of the worm; they look like whips with wider "handles" at the posterior end. It causes trichuriasis in humans. Hence option B is correct.

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