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The disease is transmitted by ingesting the eggs of the pinworm
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is an intestinal infection caused by the parasitic roundworm called Enterobius vermicularis
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How long does Pinworm infection last?
Pinworm infection usually lasts one to two months
Can ear infection spread to bones?
Absolutely! Mastoiditis is an inflammation of the mastoid bone directly caused by infections of the middle ear.
Why does the pinworm cause itching?
Significant itching in the anal region is caused by the movement of the adult worm as the eggs are deposited
How did the germ theory change health care?
yeah it changed because i pooped Improve answer: Washing hands is now considered to be effective at preventing the spread of infections.
How can infection be spread and how can you minimize the risk of the spread of infection?
The spread of bacteria can be prevented by taking regular hygiene precautions. Hand washing, covering your mouth when coughing, and getting necessary rest when ill are examples of how one can reduce the spread of bacteria.
How are seatworm infections spread?
The disease is transmitted by ingesting the eggs of the pinworm
How is Enterobiasis spread?
The disease is transmitted by ingesting the eggs of the pinworm
How is oxyuriasis spread?
The disease is transmitted by ingesting the eggs of the pinworm
Who do pinworm infections affect?
It is most common among children ages 5-14 and particularly affects those in the daycare setting
What parasitic infections are most common?
Common parasitic infestations include amebiasis, malaria, giardiasis, hookworm, pinworm, threadworm, whipworm and tapeworm infestations.
Can infections spread?
Yes, they can.
What are the indications for Ascarel?
mostly known as Pyrantel; It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body. Pyrantel is used to treat infections caused by worms such as pinworm and roundworm.
How is the infection spread throughout the hospital?
how does infections spread in hospitals
How do you get rid of worms without seeing a doctor?
How you get rid of worms depends greatly upon what kind of worms you think you or your pet may have. Pinworms are found only in humans and account for the largest percentage of intestinal worm infections in the U.S. Getting rid of pinworm isn't easy, but it can be done. To get rid of pinworms, you should wash your hands regularly to avoid ingesting pinworm eggs. If pinworm infection is detected by your doctor, or noticed in the stool, you should seek an over-the-counter treatment like Reese's Pinworm Medicine or get a prescription from your doctor for Vermox, the most common prescription given for pinworm infections.
What is the scientific name for pinworm?
The scientific name for pinworm is Enterobius vermicularis.
Are all bacterial infections non contagious and viral infections contagious?
Both bacterial infections and viral infections can be contagious or not contagious. Some viral infections are not spread from human to human or are only rarely spread that way. TB is a contagious bacterial infection.
What are streptococci infections spread by?
airborne droplets
