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How is Enterobiasis spread?

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GaleEncyofMedicine

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14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

The disease is transmitted by ingesting the eggs of the pinworm

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How long does Enterobiasis last?

Enterobiasis usually lasts one to two months


What are other names for Enterobiasis?

Enterobiasis is also called seatworm infection or oxyuriasis


What causes Enterobiasis?

Enterobius vermicularis


What is Enterobiasis also called?

Pinworm infection


What is pinworm infection also called?

Enterobiasis


How common is Enterobiasis?

Worldwide, approximately 200 million people are infected


What is Enterobiasis?

It is an intestinal infection caused by the parasitic roundworm called Enterobius vermicularis


What is the symptom of Enterobiasis?

The most common symptom of this irritating, but not particularly dangerous, disease is itching around the anal area


Who does Enterobiasis affect?

It is most common among children ages 5-14 and particularly affects those in the daycare setting


What is another name for pin worm?

Another name for pinworm is Enterobius vermicularis. This parasitic worm is commonly found in the intestines of humans, particularly in children, and is known to cause itching around the anus. The infection it causes is often referred to as enterobiasis.


Is a pinworm an anthropod?

No, a pinworm is not an arthropod. Pinworms are parasitic roundworms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. They are commonly found in humans, especially in children, and are known for causing enterobiasis. Arthropods, on the other hand, are invertebrates that belong to the phylum Arthropoda, which includes insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.


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