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Pinworms are small worms that infect the intestines ... Enterobiasis; Oxyuriasis; Threadworm; Seatworm; Enterobius vermicularis; E vermicularis; Helminthic infectio ... Causes, incidence, and risk factors...
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www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/ADAM/item/Pinworms
www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/ADAM/item/Pinworms
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What Are the Causes of Threadworms?. The class of helminthes known as threadworm (Enterobius vermicularis) is the most common worm parasite to infect humans. The threadworm, also known as pinworm or seat worm, can infect both adults... ... Once a threadworm invades the body, either by inhaling ... Causes of a Sprained Back...
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www.ehow.com/about_5164475_causes-threadworms.html
www.ehow.com/about_5164475_causes-threadworms.html
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The main symptom of threadworm is an itchy bottom, which tends to get worse at night. Indeed this is the very reason why children tend to spread the condition - they wont think twice about scratching around ... Causes and treatment of Threadworm ... What causes threadworm, how is it treated and just how serious can it be?
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www.womenrepublic.co.uk/health/threadworm/
www.womenrepublic.co.uk/health/threadworm/
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This inhibits the threadworms' ability to absorb glucose (sugars) which depletes them of the energy that they need to survive. As a result the threadworm dies within several days. Pyrantel embonate, a "neuro-muscular blocking agent", causes paralysis of the threadworm's nervous system.
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www.wormtreatment.com/dyn/283/Pinworms-and-Threadworms....
www.wormtreatment.com/dyn/283/Pinworms-and-Threadworms.html
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Information on Threadworms from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources ... Threadworms are usually passed on through poor hygiene. Threadworm eggs are transferred from the anus of an infected person to their mouth, ... Causes of threadworms...
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www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Threadworms/Pages/Causes.aspx
www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Threadworms/Pages/Causes.aspx
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Threadworm is most common in small children because they are not fully aware of the importance of hygiene, and they easily forget to wash their hands. ... Person-to-person threadworm infestation can also occur through handling contaminated clothes, or bedding, or from touching contaminated surfaces, such as furniture...
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www.cks.nhs.uk/patient_information_leaflet/threadworms/...
www.cks.nhs.uk/patient_information_leaflet/threadworms/causes
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Medinfo's patient information on threadworm (enterobiasis, pinworm, seatworm or oxyuriasis) is an intestinal infection caused by a tiny worm known as Enterobius vermicularis, which causes an itchy bottom (pruritus ani). ... Threadworm infestation is a very common condition, and causes itching, but does not usually cause...
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www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/threadworm.html
www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/threadworm.html
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Threadworm as a possible cause of Itching skin, with analysis of Threadworm and tests to confirm diagnosis. Links to 751 other causes of Itching skin. ... Symptoms » Itching skin » Causes: Threadworm...
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/itching_skin/causes-thr...
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/itching_skin/causes-threadworm.htm
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Threadworm eggs are not visible to the naked eye. When laying the eggs, the female worm also secretes irritant mucus, which causes the person to scratch the itchy area. Eggs then stick under fingernails and on fingertips, and can be transferred to the mouth where they can cause re-infestation.
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www.cks.nhs.uk/patient_information_leaflet/Threadworms
www.cks.nhs.uk/patient_information_leaflet/Threadworms
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