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An accurate diagnosis of pinworm infection will require that either the eggs or the adult worms are detected

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What is Enterobiasis also called?

Pinworm infection


What is pinworm infection also called?

Enterobiasis


How long does Pinworm infection last?

Pinworm infection typically lasts for about 2-3 months if left untreated. Treatment with medication can help eliminate the infection sooner. It is important to practice good hygiene and prevent reinfection.


What are other names for pinworm infection?

It is also called seatworm infection or oxyuriasis


When you found some 3 inch long white worm like things in my poop are these worms?

You might have the pinworm infectionPinworm infection is a large intestine infection caused by a small, white worm called a pinworm.The pinworm is about the length of a staple. It lives for the most part within the rectum of humans. While an infected person is asleep, female pinworms leave the intestines through the anus and deposit eggs on the skin around the anus. This is why most in most cases of Pinworm infection people scratch around the anus.You should go see a doctor if you think u have pinworm infection, because it will not go on its own. I hope tht i helped :)


How are pinworm infections spread?

Pinworm infections are typically spread through ingesting pinworm eggs, which can be found on contaminated surfaces like bedding, clothing, or toys. The eggs can be easily transferred to hands, food, or other objects by touching contaminated items and then touching the mouth. Pets cannot spread pinworm infections.


How is a jaw bone infection detected?

A jaw bone infection can be detected through an X-Ray. An ultrasound can also show an infection in the jaw bone.


What is the symptom of pinworm infection?

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


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.


Can you taste an infection in your mouth?

No, you cannot taste an infection in your mouth. Infections do not have a specific taste that can be detected.


What is kigwa?

a pinworm