Pinworms Parasitic Infectious Diseases
Pinworms Parasitic Infectious Diseases
Pinworms are caused by the nematode parasite Enterobius vermicularis. It is mostly found in infants and young children. The main symptoms are severe itching in the anal area and behavioral changes due to the itching.
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Centers for Disease Control - Pinworm Fact Sheet - Includes symptoms and prevention.
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Threadworm Treatment and Information - UK based threadworm treatment and information site, raising awareness of thread worm (pinworm) aliments, the Pripsen threadworm treatment, plus leaflets and posters for general information.
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Kidshealth: Pinworm - Factsheet with cause, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
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Pinworms and Your Child - American Academy of Family Physicians patient information handout with information on treatment, symptoms, and prevention.
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eMedicine Health - Pinworms - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of pinworms.
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CDC - Enterobiasis - Includes cause, life cycle, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.
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HealthCentral - Pinworm - Features cause, treatment, prevention, complications, and diagnosis.
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MedlinePlus: Pinworms - Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
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eMedicine - Pinworm : Article by Sun Huh, MD, PhD - Article by Sun Huh, MD, PhD.
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MedicineNet: Pinworm Infection - Doctor written information for consumers on what causes pinworm, who is at risk, how it spreads, diagnosis and treatment.
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