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Pinworms
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Pinworms are caused by the nematode parasite Enterobius vermicularis. It is mostly found in infants and young children. The main symptoms are severe itching in the anal area and behavioral changes due to the itching.
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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.
eMedicine: Pinworm
- Article by Sun Huh, MD, PhD.
MetaPathogen: Enterobius vermicularis
- Factsheet about the pinworm or threadworm and its infection pathways, developmental stages, therapy and prevention.
CDC Travelers' Health: Pinworm (Enterobiasis, Oxyuriasis, Threadworm)
- Advice for travelers on this infection including mode of transmission, occurrence, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and the preventative measures that can be taken.
eMedicine Health - Pinworms
- Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of pinworms.
NHS Choices: Threadworms
- Provides details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.
Centers for Disease Control: Pinworm Fact Sheet
- Includes symptoms and prevention.
CDC - Enterobiasis
- Includes cause, life cycle, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.
Kidshealth: Pinworm
- Factsheet with cause, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
MedlinePlus: Pinworms
- Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
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