Pinworms
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Pinworms are parasites about the length of a staple that live in the rectum. They are the most common worm infection in the United States. Pinworms get inside the body when you swallow their eggs. While you sleep, the female pinworms leave the intestines through the anus and deposit eggs on nearby skin. This can cause intense anal itching. Complications from pinworms are rare.
People get pinworm infections from one another. School-age children and preschoolers are most likely to get pinworms. You do not get them from pets. If you have a mild case, you may not need treatment. If you do need treatment, you and members of your family usually take medicine, since pinworms are spread so easily.
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kidshealth.org — “Pinworm is an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms. But pinworms don't cause any harm (just itching), and it won't take long to get rid of them.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. Despite primarily living in the gut, the most common chief complaint is anal itching (pruritus). Most patients with pinworm infestation, however, are asymptomatic.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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health.yahoo.net — “(HealthDay News) -- Pinworm is the most common worm infection in the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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health.yahoo.net — “(HealthDay News) -- Pinworm is the most common worm infection in the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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health.yahoo.net — “(HealthDay News) -- Pinworm is the most common worm infection in the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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medicalnewstoday.com — “The pinworm, also known as threadworm, seatworm, and formally known as Enterobius vermicularis, is a very common intestinal parasite. Enterobiasis, or oaxyuriasi” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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kidsdr.com — “I had an email from a patient who was wondering what could possibly be wrong with her four-year-old who had been waking up at night with complaints off rectal pain and itching.” View full resource at kidsdr.com
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parenting.com — “Pinworms, lice, ringworm, and scabies are more common than you think, and nothing to be embarrassed about. Here's everything you should know about them.” View full resource at parenting.com
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