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

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* 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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