Problem
Enterobiasis
Other Names:
Enterobius vermicularisOxyuriasis
Pinworm
Nature:
Living in the large intestine, pinworm Enterobius vermicularis infestations may be asymptomatic or result in mild irritations of the gastrointestinal tract. A common symptom of a pinworm infestation is perianal itching associated with the nocturnal egg-laying habits of pinworm, which is complicated by secondary bacterial infections associated with scratching. Children, the most commonly infected subpopulation because of close proximity in daycare and classroom situations, and often poor sanitary habits, undergo noticeable changes associated with pinworm parasitic loads including irritability, insomnia, and restlessness. With women as hosts, adult pinworms can also enter the vagina and cause additional discomfort.
Incidence:
The pinworm is the most common nematode parasite of humans in North America and Europe. Pinworms infect more than 400 million people worldwide.
Broader Problems:
Helminthiasis Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST