A photomicrograph of a Trichuris vulpis egg that has been removed from a dog?s intestine, 1978. T. vulpis, or 'Canine Whipworm', is a parasite that attaches itself to the canine large intestinal mucosa by embedding its head, thereby, causing intestinal inflammation. Image courtesy CDC/Dr. Mae Melvin.

A photomicrograph of a Trichuris vulpis egg that has been removed from a dog?s intestine, 1978. T. vulpis, or 'Canine Whipworm', is a parasite that attaches itself to the canine large intestinal mucosa by embedding its head, thereby, causing intestinal inflammation. Image courtesy CDC/Dr. Mae Melvin. Stock Photo
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Gado Images / Alamy Stock Photo

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KR1637

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56.7 MB (2.5 MB Compressed download)

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5400 x 3671 px | 45.7 x 31.1 cm | 18 x 12.2 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1 January 1978

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United States

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

A photomicrograph of a Trichuris vulpis egg that has been removed from a dog?s intestine, 1978. T. vulpis, or 'Canine Whipworm', is a parasite that attaches itself to the canine large intestinal mucosa by embedding its head, thereby, causing intestinal inflammation. Image courtesy CDC/Dr. Mae Melvin.

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