Trichuris trichiura (whipworm) – Adult specimen in appendix (HES stain)

France, Pays Jean-François

Cross-sections of a nematode worm showing a thin cuticle, and muscles cells of holomyarian type. Two sections concern anterior tip, and one section posterior tip. Due to the juxtaposition of these sections, one can make an unequivocal diagnosis of whipworm infection.