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Can pinworm by caught from my toothbrush?
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Probably not: Pin worms are contracted from anal to oral transmission of the eggs of the pinworm laid at the opening of the anus. They are not in the oral cavity per se. I would find it very difficult for this to happen.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not likely: Since the infectious form of pinworm is excreted in the stool.
Answered 11/4/2012
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