Symptoms and Pathology
- Light infestations (<100 worms) are frequently asymptomatic.
- Heavy infestations may have bloody diarrhea.
- Long-standing blood loss may lead to iron-deficiency anemia.
- Rectal prolapse is possible in severe cases.
- Vitamin A deficiency may also result due to infection.
Mechanical damage to the mucosa may occur as well as toxic or inflammatory damage to the intestines of the host.
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