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What is the cause of pinworms in adults?
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Same as in kids: They only way to get pinworms is to swallow some pinworm eggs (accidentally). This occurs when a person puts his fingers or hands in his mouth after getting an egg or two (or more) on his fingers or under his nails.
Answered 4/14/2020
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Eggs: Infection is transmitted through the consumption of pinworm eggs.
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