Which statement about whipworms is true?

Which statement about whipworms is true?

• A. Contracted from infected eggs and reside in the colon.
• B. Contracted by fleas and reside in the small intestine.
• C. Cause immediate skin rash only.
• D. Are zoonotic and inhabit human intestines.

Answer: (A)

Whipworms are acquired by swallowing embryonated eggs from the environment, and once inside the dog, they establish in the large intestine, especially the cecum and colon. This combination of environmental transmission through infected eggs and colon residence is what makes the statement true. They are not transmitted by fleas, they do not reside in the small intestine, and they do not typically cause an immediate skin rash. Zoonotic concerns exist but are not the primary characteristic of this parasite in dogs.

Whipworms are acquired by swallowing embryonated eggs from the environment, and once inside the dog, they establish in the large intestine, especially the cecum and colon. This combination of environmental transmission through infected eggs and colon residence is what makes the statement true. They are not transmitted by fleas, they do not reside in the small intestine, and they do not typically cause an immediate skin rash. Zoonotic concerns exist but are not the primary characteristic of this parasite in dogs.