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Pinworms
A condition in which small parasitic worms are found in the gastrointestinal tract. The worms lay eggs at night in and around the anus, causing itching.
Is a type of:Parasite infections
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | |||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 |
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