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I've had anal pinworms for a while now, they usually go away on their own. does the presence of vaginal worms differ from that of anal worms?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Pinworms: Same worm can be found in anus and vagina especially if one is scratching those two areas at the same time.

Answered 7/19/2013

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A member asked:

I've had anal pinworms for a while now, they usually go away on their own. does the presence of vaginal worms differ from that of anal worms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

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