7. Whipworm

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Perhaps these nasties got their name from the people who are “whipped” into a frenzy of horror when they are told they have these things living inside of them. This parasite also gravitates toward the intestinal area and in very serious cases, may result in a condition called “rectal prolapse.” If you think that sounds pretty awful, you are quite correct! In layman’s terms it means that the walls of the rectum are peeking out to check out the outside world! It’s a rare case of a place where “the sun don’t shine” actually having an opportunity to get a nice tan!