Interventions for Trichuriasis

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Age Cohort: Pregnancy and newborn

Health Promotion	Disease Prevention	Diagnostic	Curative	Rehabilitative	Palliative
Community Level
Health education to pregnant women/families on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Pregnant women/families/Community education on personal hygiene as well as proper Community awareness on effective sewerage disposal systems disposal of human faeces Community Health workers education on trichuriasis including prevention measures	Proper cleaning and cooking of food Practicing proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Avoiding consuming and avoidance of contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel, or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Promoting good nutrition for the pregnant women		Identification of features/signs indicative of trichuriasis including frequent, painful passage of stool that contains a mixture of mucus, water, and blood,abdominal pain The diarrhea typically has an pungent smell Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition Referral to health facility for definitive diagnosis and treatment
Primary Care
Health education to pregnant women on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Pregnant women education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Health workers training on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and management	Guidance to pregnant women on proper cleaning and cooking of food Teaching on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Teaching/advice on Avoidance consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Advice mothers on Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Advice on Washing, peeling or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Advice on safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Promoting good nutrition for pregnant women		Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis based on features such as including frequent, painful passage of stool that contains a mixture of mucus, water, and blood, abdominal pain, the diarrhea typically has a pungent smell Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with analgesics, nutritional support (proper nutrition Lab Diagnostic test-Stool sample for microscopy for identifying the trichuria eggs Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole, ivermectin Foetal monitoring Follow up and prevention of complications e.g anaemia Referral to hospital for management of complications due to trichuriasis
Referral Facility: General
Health education to pregnant women on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Pregnant women education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Health workers training on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and management	Guidance to pregnant women on proper cleaning and cooking of food Teaching on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Teaching/advice on Avoidance consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Advice mothers on Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Advice on Washing, peeingl or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure< Advice on safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Promoting good nutrition for pregnant women		Physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis, history of passage of a live worm, in faeces, abdominal pain while others may have cough, difficulty in breathing or fever Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition) Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole Diagnostic tests, Microscopy–stool for identifying trichuris eggs Endoscopy to see adult worms in GIT Prevention and management of any complications due to Trichuriasis e.g Viatmin A deficiency, anaemia, rectal prolapse
Referral Facility: Specialist
Health education to pregnant women on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Pregnant women education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Health workers training on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and management	Guidance to pregnant women on proper cleaning and cooking of food Teaching on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Teaching/advice on Avoidance consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Advice mothers on Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Advice on Washing, peeingl or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure< Advice on safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Promoting good nutrition for pregnant women		Physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis, history of passage of a live worm, in faeces, abdominal pain while others may have cough, difficulty in breathing or fever Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition) Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole Diagnostic tests Microscopy–stool for identifying trichuris eggs Endoscopy to see adult worms in GIT Prevention and management of any complications due to Trichuriasis e.g Viatmin A deficiency, anaemia, rectal prolapse

Age Cohort: < 5 years

Health Promotion	Disease Prevention	Diagnostic	Curative	Rehabilitative	Palliative
Community Level
Community engagement on the importance of clean water and safe sanitation and waste disposal Education and social mobilization for the prevention and control of trichuriasis	Proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Avoidance of consuming or contact with soil that may be contaminated with human faecal matter Mass drug administration with albendazole Deworming	Passage of worms in stool	Anthelmintic Antispasmodics Analgesics
Primary Care
Health education on risk factors for trichuriasis and preventive measures such as good sanitation and hygiene practice	Guidance to parents on Proper cleaning and cooking of food for the under Teaching children on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices Teaching children on avoidance of consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Guidance to children on Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Guidance to parents to Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure before giving children Taking safety precautions for children like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Promoting good nutrition for children	History Physical examination Eggs in stool exam Complete blood count	Anthelmintic Antispasmodics Analgesics
Referral Facility: General
Health education to parents/families on Trichuriasis and prevention measures in children Families/parents education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces including children fecal matter Health workers education on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and its management in children	Guidance to parents on Proper cleaning and cooking of food for the under 5s Teaching children on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices Teaching children on avoidance of consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Guidance to children on Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Guidance to parents to Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure before giving children Taking safety precautions for children like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Promoting good nutrition for children	History Physical examination Eggs in stool exam Complete blood count Proctoscopy	Anthelmintic
Referral Facility: Specialist
Families/parents education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces including children fecal matter Health education to parents/families on Trichuriasis and prevention measures in children Health workers education on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and its management in children	Guidance to parents on Proper cleaning and cooking of food for the under 5s Teaching children on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices Teaching children on avoidance of consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Guidance to children on Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Guidance to parents to Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure before giving children Taking safety precautions for children like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Promoting good nutrition for children	History Physical examination Eggs in stool exam Complete blood count Proctoscopy	Anthelmintic

Age Cohort: 5 - 11 years

Health Promotion	Disease Prevention	Diagnostic	Curative	Rehabilitative	Palliative
Community Level
Community engagement on the importance of clean water and safe sanitation and waste disposal Education and social mobilization for the prevention and control of trichuriasis	Proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Avoidance of consuming or contact with soil that may be contaminated with human faecal matter Mass drug administration with albendazole Deworming	Passage of worms in stool	Anthelmintic Antispasmodics Analgesics
Primary Care
Health education on risk factors for trichuriasis and preventive measures such as good sanitation and hygiene practice	Guidance to parents on proper cleaning and cooking of food for school age children Guidance to school age children on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Guidance on Avoidance of consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal -Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel, or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for school age children Mass deworming for all school-age children through school health programs	History Physical examination Eggs in stool exam Complete blood count	Anthelmintic Antispasmodics Analgesics
Referral Facility: General
Health education to primary school age children on Trichuriasis and prevention measures School children education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces School health programs/outreaches Deworming of school children Health workers training on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and management among school children	Guidance to parents on proper cleaning and cooking of food for school age children Guidance to school age children on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Guidance on Avoidance of consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for school age children	History Physical examination Eggs in stool exam Complete blood count Proctoscopy	Anthelmintic
Referral Facility: Specialist
Health education to primary school age children on Trichuriasis and prevention measures School children education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces School health programs/outreaches Deworming of school children Health workers training on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and management among school children	Guidance to parents on proper cleaning and cooking of food for school age children Guidance to school age children on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Guidance on Avoidance of consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for school age children	History Physical examination Eggs in stool exam Complete blood count Proctoscopy	Anthelmintic

Age Cohort: 12 - 24 years

Health Promotion	Disease Prevention	Diagnostic	Curative	Rehabilitative	Palliative
Community Level
Health education for adolescents on trichuriasis and prevention measures Adolescents education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Community awareness on effective sewerage disposal systems Promote through multi sectoral approach wastewater treatment before use for irrigation due to food grown in contaminated soil Community Health workers training on trichuriasis including prevention measures	Proper cleaning and cooking of food Practicing proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Avoiding consuming soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Avoidance of contact with soil that may be contaminated with human faeces Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Promoting good nutrition for adolescents		Identification of features/signs indicative of trichuriasis including frequent, painful passage of stool that contains a mixture of mucus, water, and blood, abdominal pain the diarrhea typically has a pungent smell Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition Referral to health facility for definitive diagnosis and treatment
Primary Care
	Health education for adolescents on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Adolescents education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human feaces Health workers education on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and management among the adolescents		Physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis based on features such as including frequent, painful passage of stool that contains a mixture of mucus, water and blood, abdominal distension, abdominal pain The diarrhea typically has a pungent smell Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers; nutritional support (proper nutrition Lab Diagnostic test-Stool sample for microscopy for identifying the trichuris eggs Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole Physicaland clinical examination Referral to hospital for management of complications due to trichuriasis including iron
Referral Facility: General
Health education for adolescents on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Adolescents education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Health workers training on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and management among the adolescents	Guidence to adolescents on proper cleaning and cooking of food Guidanceadolescents on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Guidance on Avoidance of consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for adolescents		Physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis, history of passage of a live worm, in faeces, abdominal pain while others may have cough, difficulty in breathing, or fever Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers; nutritional support (proper nutrition) Diagnostic tests Microscopy–stool for identifying trichuris eggs Endoscopy to see adult worms in GIT Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis, based on history of passage of a live worm in faeces, abdominal pain while others may have cough, difficulty in breathing or fever Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole Prevention and management of complications e.g iron deficiency anaemia, rectal prolapse
Referral Facility: Specialist
Health education for adolescents on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Adolescents education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Health workers training on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and management among the adolescents	Guidence to adolescents on proper cleaning and cooking of food Guidance adolescents on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Guidance on Avoidance of consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for adolescents		Physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis, based on history of passage of a live worm in faeces, abdominal pain while others may have cough, difficulty in breathing or fever Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers; nutritional support (proper nutrition) Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole Diagnostic tests Microscopy–stool for identifying trichuris eggs Endoscopy to see adult worms in GIT Prevention and management of complications e.g iron deficiency anaemia, rectal prolapse

Age Cohort: 25 - 59 years

Health Promotion	Disease Prevention	Diagnostic	Curative	Rehabilitative	Palliative
Community Level
Health education to adults and communities on trichuriasis and prevention measures Community/adult persons education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Community awareness on effective sewerage disposal systems Promote through multi sectoral approach wastewater treatment before use for irrigation due to food grown in contaminated soil. Community Health workers training on trichuriasis including prevention measures	Proper cleaning and cooking of food Practicing proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Avoiding consuming soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Avoidance of contact with soil that may be contaminated with human faeces Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Promoting good nutrition for adults		Identification of features/signs indicative of trichuriasis including frequent, painful passage of stool that contains a mixture of mucus, water, and blood, abdominal pain The diarrhea typically has a pungent smell Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition) Referral to health facility for definitive diagnosis and treatment
Primary Care
Health education to adults on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Adult education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Awareness on effective sewerage disposal systems Health workers education on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and its management in adults	Guidance for the adults on proper cleaning and cooking of food Guidance on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Guidance on Avoidance consuming or contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for adults		Physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis based on features such as including frequent, painful passage of stool that contains a mixture of mucus, water, and blood, abdominal distension, abdominal pain The diarrhea typically has a pungent smell Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition) Lab Diagnostic test-Stool sample for microscopy for identifying the trichuris eggs Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole Follow up and prevention of complications e.g Anaemia Referral to hospital for management of complications due to trichuriasis including iron deficiency anemia,rectal prolapse
Referral Facility: General
Health education to adults persons/families and communities on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Adult education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Awareness on effective sewerage disposal systems Health workers education on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and its management in adults	Guidance for the adults on proper cleaning and cooking of food Guidance on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Guidance on Avoidance of consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for adults		physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis, based on history of passage of a live worm in faeces, abdominal pain while others may have cough, difficulty in breathing or fever Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition) Diagnostic tests; Microscopy–stool for identifying trichuris eggs Endoscopy to see adult worms in GIT Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole< Prevention and management of complications e.g Anaemia, rectal prolapse
Referral Facility: Specialist
Health education to adults persons/families and communities on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Adult education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces awareness on effective sewerage disposal systems Health workers education on Trichuriasis including prevention measures and its management in adults	Guidance for the adults on proper cleaning and cooking of food Guidance on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Guidance on Avoidance of consuming or getting into contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for adults		Physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis, based on history of passage of a live worm in faeces, abdominal pain while others may have cough, difficulty in breathing or fever Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers; nutritional support (proper nutrition) Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole Diagnostic tests Microscopy–stool for identifying trichuris eggs Endoscopy to see adult worms in GIT Prevention and management of complications e.g iron deficiency anaemia, rectal prolapse

Age Cohort: 60+ years

Health Promotion	Disease Prevention	Diagnostic	Curative	Rehabilitative	Palliative
Community Level
Health education to elderly persons/families and communities on trichuriasis and prevention measures Communitt/family and elderly persons education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Community awareness on effective sewerage disposal systems Promote through multi sectoral approach effective sewerage disposal and wastewater treatment before use for irrigation due to food grown in contaminated soil Community Health workers education on trichuriasis including prevention measures	Proper cleaning and cooking of food Practicing proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Avoidance of contact with soil that may be contaminated with human faeces Avoiding consuming soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Promoting good nutrition for the elderly		Identification of features/signs indicative of trichuriasis including frequent, painful passage of stool that contains a mixture of mucus, water, and blood, abdominal pain the diarrhea typically has a pungent smell Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition Referral to health facility for definitive diagnosis and treatment
Primary Care
Health education to elderly persons/families and communities on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Elderly persons education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Awareness on effective sewerage disposal systems Health workers training on Trichiuris including its management and prevention measures	Guidance for the elderly on proper cleaning and cooking of food Guidance on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Guidance on Avoidance consuming or contact with soil that may be contaminated with human feacal matter Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for the elderly		physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis based on features such as including frequent, painful passage of stool that contains a mixture of mucus, water and blood, abdominal distension, abdominal pain. The diarrhea typically has a pungent smell Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition) Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole Microscopy for identifying trichuris eggs Follow up and prevention of complications e.g anaemia, rectal prolapse Referral to hospital for management of complications due to trichuriasis including iron deficiency anemia, rectal prolapse.
Referral Facility: General
Health education to elderly persons/families and communities on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Elderly persons education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Awareness on effective sewerage disposal systems Health workers training on Trichuriasis including prevention measures	Guidance for the elderly on proper cleaning and cooking of food Guidance on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Proper waste disposal-Not passing stool in the soil or outdoors Wash, peel, or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for the elderly		Physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis, based on history of passage of a live worm in faeces abdominal pain while others may have cough, difficulty in breathing or fever Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition) Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole Diagnostic tests - Microscopy–stool for identifying trichuris eggs - Endoscopy to see adult worms in GIT Prevention and management of complications e.g. anaemia, rectal prolapse
Referral Facility: Specialist
Health education to elderly persons/families and communities on Trichuriasis and prevention measures Elderly persons education on personal hygiene as well as proper disposal of human faeces Awareness on effective sewerage disposal systems Health workers training on Trichuriasis including prevention measures	Guidance for the elderly on proper cleaning and cooking of food Guidance on proper handwashing/good hand hygiene practices before handing food and after handling soil/manure Taking safety precautions like wearing gloves when handling soil/manure Guidance on food hygiene ----Wash, peel, or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure Provide guidance on good nutrition for the elderly		Physical and clinical examination Clinical diagnosis of Trichuriasis, based on history of passage of a live worm in faeces abdominal pain while others may have cough, difficulty in breathing or fever Supportive therapy including relieve of any abdominal pain with painkillers, nutritional support (proper nutrition) Treatment using Anthelminthic medications such as albendazole and mebendazole Diagnostic tests Microscopy–stool for identifying trichuris eggs Endoscopy to see adult worms in GIT Prevention and management of complications e.g Anaemia, rectal prolapse