Unmasking an Incidental <i>Trichuris trichiura</i> Infection in a Patient With Acute Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal Illness

This case highlights the need to critically evaluate incidental parasitic infections before attributing them to clinical symptoms. Routine screening is valuable but should be accompanied by a thorough assessment of parasite burden, patient history, and clinical presentation to guide appropriate management and prevent unnecessary interventions.