Pinworms Overview
Pinworms are extremely common. It is estimated that there are more than 40 million cases in the United States each year. Although anyone can catch pinworms, they are most common in children aged 5-14 years.
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Pinworms are small worms that infect the intestines.
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Alternate Names : Enterobiasis, Oxyuriasis, Threadworm, Seatworm, Enterobius vermicularis, E vermicularis, Helminthic infection
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Pinworms are tiny (one-half-inch), white, threadlike roundworms found primarily in the colon and rectum. They enter the body when pinworm eggs are swallowed. The eggs subsequently hatch in the small intestine.
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What are pinworms?
Pinworms are little white worms about one quarter to one half inch in length. They live in the intestines.
Pinworms are described as tiny, white, thread-like worms that can live in the bowels. Children under the age of ten years old are extremely susceptible to these types of worms but they can affect adults. They are not harmful and easily treatable.
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Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. Despite primarily living in the gut, themost common chief complaint is anal itching (pruritus).
How are pinworms diagnosed?
Your doctor can find out if you have a pinworm infection by asking about your past health and checking the skin around your anus.
Pinworms (Enterobious vermicularis) may be the most prevalent worm parasite in the United States and Europe. It is relatively rare in the tropics.
Pinworms. This is the most common parasitic infection in the United States. The worm resides in the colon, yet it lays eggs outside the body, usually near the anus, a process that causes severe itching.
Pinworms are white, parasitic worms that can live in the large intestine of humans. They are about one-half inch long. While the infected person sleeps, female pinworms leave the intestinal tract and lay their eggs on the skin around the anus.
Pinworms generally find a home in the colon, or large intestine. At night, they come through the anus to lay their eggs on the surrounding skin outside of it. Sometimes the worms migrate to other areas of the body, including the following: ...
Pinworms are small, white worms that live in the intestines. Pinworm infections are common in young children and are easily treated.
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Pinworms: Very tiny white worms, which cause rectal itching at night. Contracted by eating raw or poorly cooked vegetables which have contacted contaminated water. Scratching the anal area can also transmit them on the fingers.
Pinworms are most active at night, 2 to 3 hours after bedtime. The female worm comes out through the anus, and deposits eggs in the perineal area. The perineal area is between the thighs and runs from the anus to the genitals.
Pinworms, roundworms and tapeworms are examples of helminths. After helminth eggs enter the body, they hatch and live there, usually in the intestines. The diseases they cause are often mild, but sometimes serious.
Pinworms - References
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If pinworms are suspected, transparent adhesive tape (often called the "scotch tape test") or a pinworm paddle (supplied by your health care provider) are applied to the anal region.
When female pinworms lay eggs in the area around the anus, the anal area usually begins to itch — sometimes severely.
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Pruritus ani can be caused by many things including pinworms (parasites), bacterial and viral infections (including sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, etc), diet, yeast infections (candidiasis), ...
An infection of the anus or rectum, which may be caused by viruses (such as genital warts), bacteria, pinworms, scabies, fungus, yeast, or parasites. Pinworms are the most common cause of anal itching in children.
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Threadworms, sometimes known as pinworms, are white and look like a small piece of thread. The adult female worm can be 8-13mm long, and the male worm 2-5mm long. Adult worms live for up to six weeks.
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Infections and parasites - These include pinworms (especially in children), scabies, pediculosis, condyloma acuminata and skin infections due to Candida or tinea fungi.
Infections. In children, the parasite that causes pinworms can cause persistent anal itching. Other parasites may cause similar itching.
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Rectal itching (especially at night), vaginitis, urethritis, or a combination can be an indication of pinworms. Excessive thirst, diurnal and nocturnal enuresis, and weight loss suggest a possible organic cause (eg, diabetes mellitus).
While an infected person is asleep, female pinworms leave the intestines through the anus and deposit eggs on the skin around the anus. The symptoms of a pinworm infection are caused by the female pinworm laying her eggs.
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