Enterobius vermicularis
Enterobiasis usually lasts one to two months
Enterobiasis is also called seatworm infection or oxyuriasis
Pinworm infection
Enterobiasis
The disease is transmitted by ingesting the eggs of the pinworm
Worldwide, approximately 200 million people are infected
It is an intestinal infection caused by the parasitic roundworm called Enterobius vermicularis
The most common symptom of this irritating, but not particularly dangerous, disease is itching around the anal area
It is most common among children ages 5-14 and particularly affects those in the daycare setting
A tapeworm infection is only one type of parasitic infection that one can catch. All others also include live worms present in the human body. Because there is a wide range of parasitic infections: Enterobiasis: merely causes itching around the anus. Many others can cause serious disease and can lead to death.
The common name for Enterobius vermicularis is the pinworm, which is known for causing enterobiasis, particularly in children. Ancylostoma duodenale is commonly referred to as the hookworm, which can lead to hookworm infection, often associated with anemia and malnutrition. Both parasites are significant in public health, especially in areas with poor sanitation.
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