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⟩ Trichuris trichiura or whipworm is a frequent parasite found in humans. Which of the following is false for Trichuris trichiura?

* A. Heavy infestations may result in diarrhea sometimes associated with blood

* B. Light infections may be asymptomatic

* C. The eggs have a barrel-like appearance with bipolar plugs

* D. After ingestion the eggs hatch into larvae that migrate through the lung before maturing in the duodenum

* E. Eggs passed in stool are unembryonated, so they require a time to mature in the soil before they become infectious

Correct Answer: D

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