 Human whipworm, trichocephaliasis, and tricuriasis are all synonyms for trichuriasis, human infection of the "T. trichiura" intestinal nematode.In Spanish, trichuriasis is called tricuriasis, while in it is known as trichuriose in French and Peitschenwurmbefall in German.Development of subunit vaccines requires the identification of protective antigens and their formulation in a suitable adjuvant.