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The pinworm (Genus Enterobius) is a parasitic roundworm of the phylum Nematoda.
Forms of worm
The best known is the human pinworm, also known as the threadworms Enterobius vermicularis and the more recently discovered Enterobius gregorii. The adult pinworm male is 1–4 mm in length, while the adult female is 8–13 mm and possess the long, pin-shaped posterior end for which the worm is named. The human pinworm is commonly found in children.
Habitat
The pinworm lives in the lower part of the small intestine, and the upper part of the colon. It is found worldwide and causes the common infection enterobiasis in humans. Unlike many other intestinal parasites, the pinworm does not usually enter the bloodstream or any other organs besides the intestines. Only in rare cases disoriented pinworms can be found in the vagina, and even more rarely in the uterus, fallopian tubes, liver and peritoneum; but the worms cannot survive long in these places. More on [ Pinworm ]
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CDC - Enterobiasis - Includes cause, life cycle, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.
Centers for Disease Control - Pinworm Fact Sheet - Includes symptoms and prevention.
eMedicine Health - Pinworms - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of pinworms.
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Enterobius vermicularis - Pinworms - Includes pinworm life cycle, signs and symptoms, photographs and drawings of the parasite, and detection procedures.
Kidshealth: Pinworm - Factsheet with cause, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
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MedicineNet: Pinworm Infection - Doctor written information for consumers on what causes pinworm, who is at risk, how it spreads, diagnosis and treatment.
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MedlinePlus: Pinworms - Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
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Pinworms and Your Child - American Academy of Family Physicians patient information handout with information on treatment, symptoms, and prevention.
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