Please share an interesting fact about dealing with pinworms.

Ignore: Pinworms can be cured with a prescription oral medication.

Pinworms: Pinworms are one of the most common worm infections in the world.

Pinworms: Pinworms are most common in kids ages 6-10, school ages essentially.

Most: Most pinworm infections do not cause symptoms.

Pinworms: Pinworms can be effectively and safely treated with usually one dose of medication.

Ignore: The early bird catches the worm! Best time to check a child for pinworms is early morning.

Ignore: They migrate at night,which causes increased itching/scratching.

Ignore: Itching around the anus and perineum is the most common symptom of pin worm infestation.

Ignore: In girls, vaginal itching can be a symptom of pinworms as the worms can migrate from the rectum.

Ignore: They are highly contagious, so small they go through the air in your home. Clean everything .

The: The common pinworm as described in USA is a nematode that belongs to the genus Enterobius.

Pinworms: Pinworms are also called threadworms or seatworms.

Pinworms: Pinworms are common intestinal parasitic worms, especially in humans.

The: The entire life cycle from egg to adult takes place in the GI tract of a single human being!

A: A child might ingest the eggs if hands are not clean which begins the cycle.

After: After ingestion, pinworm eggs hatch in small intestine and they travel to large intestine.

Adult: Adult female pinworm emerges from the anus to get oxygen while depositing eggs.

Pinworm: Pinworm eggs are hardy and can be found in pet hair or on towels and linens.

Ignore: You may need to take the treatment a second time, two weeks after the first. Wash all linens, hot.