Relatively recently, studies have been conducted to differentiate similar " Trichuris " species based on mitochondrial DNA differences, a much more accurate method of distinction.
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There are currently two closely related treatments available, inoculation with either Necator americanus, commonly known as hookworms, or Trichuris Suis Ova, commonly known as Pig Whipworm Eggs.
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Initial reports suggest that " helminthic therapy " may not only prevent but even control IBD : a drink with roughly 2, 500 ova of the " Trichuris suis " helminth taken twice monthly decreased symptoms markedly in many patients.
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"' Bacillary band "'is a specialized row of longitudinal cells of some nematodes ( " Trichuris " and " Capillaria " ), consisting of glandular and nonglandular cells, formed by the hypodermis.
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In a case study involving 56 60 men with " Trichuris trichiura " and / or " N . americanus " infections, both albendazole and mebendazole were 90 % effective in curing " T . trichiura ".
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In 2008, a study was carried out on the effectiveness of a decoction of " Iris hookeriana " rhizome, as an anthelmintic ( drugs that expel parasitic worms ) used on gastrointestinal nematodes ( or Trichuris ovis worms ) in sheep.
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Trials of extracts from the worm " Trichuris suis " showed promising results when used in people with IBD . However these trials ( TRUST-I & TRUST-II ) failed in Phase 2 clinical trials and were then discontinued after consistent failure in both North America and Europe.
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In the article " Exploitation of the Intestinal Microflora by the Parasitic Nematode Trichuris muris ", authors K . S . Hayes et al ., treated AKR and SCID ( severe combined immunodeficient ) mice with enrofloxacin, a fluoroquinoline antibiotic, in order to observe potential effects on worm establishment.
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"Trichuris campanula " can be found in cats throughout the United States, having a whip like shape, living in the large intestine and cecum of cats . " T . campanula " is closely related to " T . vulpis " which is a dog whipworm.
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Analysis of preserved fecal matter found on cloth covers wrapped around the ends of sticks revealed the remains of roundworm ( Ascaris lumbricoides ), whipworm ( Trichuris trichiura ), tapeworm ( Taenia solium ), and Chinese liver fluke ( Clonorchis sinensis ) ( Yeh et al . 2016; Bower 2016; Newitz 2016 ).
