A member asked:

Hello my friend told me about some little white things on his poop that are very small and move. do you know what that could be?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be : Pin worms and are very contagious and need treatment usually throughout an entire household as the eggs are shed at the rectum at night and carried off in the air and inhaled and swallowed thus perpetuating the infection. Goog household hygeine is important. Boiling sheets or washing at high temps is important as well as all towels. Cleaning floors daily . Often a second round of treaent ment is n.

Answered 12/11/2013

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