HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can pin worm eggs get in my air system in my home? i'm finding tiny white sticky egg like things all of my house when i'm cleaning/dusting..

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Pinworms do NOT get in air systems. They are not airborne. However, they are transmitted person to person and fecal-oral contact. Gross, I know.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 3/8/2019

1.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Diahreah since dec. And weird, squishy, bean-like things in stool recentely. These arent worm eggs are they?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Finished 2nd dose of albenza (albendazole) week & 1/2 ago..Its unlikely worms are still laying eggs right? Sometimes itll itch & see white but remove it &it stops

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Hi...I can still see worms 24hrs after giving my 20year old daughters combantrin....is this normal and can they still lay eggs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have little round white dots in stool. Are they eggs from a worm? If so what kind of worm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Do i need to see a doctor if i consumed worm and eggs while i was eating my chocolate...I immediately got sick off of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Just examined poop for worms and I saw small sesame squishy things in it. Could this be worm eggs or just food?
What is the nameof the small dark worms appeared from my anus with tiny eggs like black pepeer after i take albendazole for pinworm infection
Hi doc, i had worms since my little years. Now they still keep coming back it feels like they lay eggs in seasons. Any method to get rid of them?
I have touched newspapers and washed hands with soap and DettolAntisepticLiquid b4 remove my lens.Will there be gems/worm eggs from paper get into eye?
How are meat worms and pin worms formed in body ... As i am a meat lover i consume chicken and eggs on daily baises are there any chances to me ???

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.