Pinworms: Pinworm are intestinal parasites (enterobius vermicularis). Symptoms can include gastrointestinal upset, anal or vaginal itchiness, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, irritability, restlessness. Untreated pinworm infection can lead to weight loss, diarrhea, genital rash, urinary incontinence and vaginal discharge.
Answered 6/22/2013
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Benign passengers: Pinworms are a human only problem.Intake of the eggs off your fingers allows them to transit your GI tract and set up shop in the large intestines. In kids and adults, the primary symptom is anal itching.The pregnant worm crawls out the anus at night and lays eggs in an irritating glue like material.People develop itching to the irritation and scratching disperses eggs into the bed.
Answered 6/10/2014
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