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Threadworms, also known as pinworms, can be treated effectively with medication in about 1-3 days. However, it is important to follow the full course of treatment as prescribed by a healthcare provider to ensure complete elimination of the infestation and prevent the worms from coming back. Additionally, good hygiene practices such as washing hands regularly and keeping nails short can help prevent reinfection.
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What is a threadworm?
Threadworm-- Any long, thin nematode worm.
How do you get rid of threadworm?
you poison it with a very strong medication that will kill it sorry but i do not know what that is
Does Albendazole kill threadworm eggs as well as adults?
i think they dont take a tablet of Ovex it might help
What are the causes of threadworm infection?
Threadworm infection is caused by Strongyloides stercoralis, a roundworm that lives in soil and can survive there for several generations. Mature threadworms may grow as long as 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm). The larvae have two stages.
How big is a threadworm in centimeters?
50 centimeters
What population groups tend to get threadworm infection?
Threadworm infection, which is also called strongyloidiasis, occurs in most countries of the world but is natural to (endemic in) tropical and subtropical climates.
How did you catch threadworm?
You catch threadworm by ingesting an egg, or by having an egg enter your body via the anus. Sounds a bit gross, but it happens. The best way to prevent threadworm is to practice hygiene. It can become a problem if feces isn't disposed of correctly in an area, but developed countries don't generally have to worry about that sort of issue.
What are the antihelmintic drugs?
Anthelmintics are use in the treatment of threadworm infections and include mebendazole and piperazine
What causes a threadworm infection?
According to medical information that can be viewed on the internet that relates to the causes of threadworm infection it states that there may not actually be a cause. The National Health Service states that threadworm infection is caused by the transferring of eggs from person to person or a woman's person parts to anus. The eggs can be transferred by bedding, shared washing towels, toys, kitchen utensils, toothbrushes, furniture and kitchen and bathroom furniture.
What are the symptoms of threadworm infection?
Threadworm infection is an intestinal disease, which occasionally spreads to the skin, caused by a type of parasitic roundworm (helminth). In untreated patients, the disease has a high rate of reinfection caused by worms.
How long is a thread worm in meters?
Nine inches is the average length for an adult, but for a young threadworm is about 3 or 4 inches. Hope I could help! If this didn't help, you can go to wikipedia.com and in the search bar: type in "threadworms" and it will give you all type of information on them.
How long can a puff adder kill you?
They can kill you Forever. -.-
