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Can pinworms grow longer than 1 cm?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pinworms: Yes. Pinworms are big enough to be seen with the naked eye. They are yellow-white and look like a fine piece of thread. They are USUALLY LESS than one-half inch long (1.25 cms)

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/6/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pinworms: Pinworms can be from about 1/4th inch (6 mm) to ½ inch (13 mm) long. They are slender and white.

Dr Finley-Belgrad agreed

Answered 9/17/2020

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My Child is on his second medication for pinworms but he still has lots of dead ones coming out in his stool.im quiet concerned at this point. Many thanks?

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