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Are pinworms ever fatal?
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Seriously?: No. Usually pinworm infection is asymptomatic. Rarely the worm burden is heavy enough to cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The infection is easily treated with antihelminthic medications.
Answered 2/10/2019
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Uncomfortable only: No, uncomfortable with itching especially at night, but not fatal.
Answered 7/29/2019
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