1. Enterobius Vermicularis (pinworms) pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis, Oxyuris spp.). Adult pinworms live in the largeintestines; males and females are about 5 mm and 10 mm long, respectively. http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~parasite/enterobius.html

Pinworms Enterobius vermicularis, Oxyuris spp. It is estimated that pinworms infect more than 400,000,000 people throughout the world (10% of humans), and in many areas of the world (e.g., North America and Europe) it is the most common nematode parasite of humans. On a world-wide basis, however, Ascaris lumbricoides ranks #1 infecting more than 1,000,000,000 people (25% of humans). Adult pinworms live in the large intestines; males and females are about 5 mm and 10 mm long, respectively. After copulation the males die. When the female is ready to lay eggs she crawls out of the anus and deposits the eggs on the perianal skin; a single female can produce more than 10,000 eggs. After laying her eggs, the female also dies. At body temperature the eggs develop quickly and are infective (contain 3rd stage juvenile worms) in about six hours. When ingested by another person the eggs hatch in the small intestine, and the juvenile worms grow into adult, sexually mature worms in about a month ( view diagram of the life cycle Pinworms infections can be asymptomatic or result in mild gastrointestinal upsets. A common symptom associated with pinworm infections is perianal itching. Scratching of the perianal skin to relieve the itching can lead to bacterial infections that result in more itching, etc. This cycle can result in a situation where the infected person becomes very uncomfortable. Children infected with pinworms often undergo behavioral changes, including restlessness, irritability, and insomnia. In women, the adult pinworms can enter the vagina and cause additional irritation.

2. MedlinePlus: Pinworms Directory of factsheets, news, and articles. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pinworms.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Pinworms Contents of this page: From the NIH General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Organizations ... Children Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Pinworms You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Parasitic Diseases Child and Teen Health Infections From the National Institutes of Health Parasitic Roundworm Diseases (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) General/Overviews Pinworm (Nemours Foundation) Pinworm Infection (National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases) Diagnosis/Symptoms Elimination Problems (American Academy of Family Physicians) Specific Conditions/Aspects Pinworms in the Child-Care Setting (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Infectious Diseases) Pinworms: How Do You Get Them? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Organizations National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases Children Don't Pass the Pinworm (Nemours Foundation) Pinworms and Your Child (American Academy of Family Physicians) Also available in: Spanish Health services in: Missouri North Carolina Other states coming - learn more The primary NIH organization for research on Pinworms is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Health Topics Drug Information Encyclopedia ... U.S. National Library of Medicine

3. Pinworms - DrGreene.com Read an article that addresses a common cause of anal itching in children under the age of twelve. Somewhere between 10 percent and 40 percent of children have pinworms at any given time. The adult pinworms are white and measure less than one half inch long, with the http://www.drgreene.com/21_1157.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep About DrGreene.com Archives About Us Context Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Topic Centers Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide Discussion Boards DrGreene´s Chats DrGreene´s Event Schedule FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Discussion Boards Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Fertility Children's Health Pinworms Related concepts: Worms, Nematodes, Enterobiasis, Enterobius vermicularis Introduction: Although adults often shudder at pinworm infections, most kids don't have this same gut response. In any case, pinworms are mostly harmless and inhabit people in every socioeconomic group and culture. What is it?

4. Pinworms A small white, thin worm about 1/4 inch in length that infects the intestinal tract. The main symptom is usually rectal itching, especially intense at night. To diagnose pinworms look with a flashlight in the rectal area a few hours after your child goes Treatment of pinworms. Call your physician during office hours (it is http://www.callyourped.com/pinworms.html

A small white, thin worm about 1/4 inch in length that infects the intestinal tract. The main symptom is usually rectal itching, especially intense at night. They may seen with the naked eye and are best seen at night or early in the morning in the rectal area. To diagnose pinworms look with a flashlight in the rectal area a few hours after your child goes to bed or in the early morning. You should see the 1/4 inch threadlike worms moving. Occasionally they are seen with the bowel movement. They come out at night to lay eggs in the rectal area. They are extremely common in childhood and are usually contacted from other children. They become infected when they ingest the pinworm eggs. The swallowed egg matures to the adult pinworm after 3 to 4 weeks. This infection does not reflect uncleanliness or poor hygiene and frequently does recur. They are harmless and do not typically cause abdominal pain or diarrhea. Occasionally, if the child is heavily infected, abdominal pain may be a problem. A laboratory microscopic exam may be done if the diagnosis is uncertain. Discuss with your physician how to order this.

5. Division Of Parasitic Diseases - Pinworm Fact Sheet ENter-O-be-us ver-MIK-u-lar-is). pinworms are about the length of a staple and live an infected person sleeps, female pinworms leave the intestines through the anus http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/pinworm/factsht_pinworm.htm

Alphabetical Listing Travel Pinworm Infection What is pinworm infection? This infection is caused by a small, white intestinal worm called Enterobius vermicularis (EN-ter-O-be-us ver-MIK-u-lar-is). Pinworms are about the length of a staple and live in the rectum of humans. While an infected person sleeps, female pinworms leave the intestines through the anus and deposit eggs on the surrounding skin. What are the symptoms of a pinworm infection? Itching around the anus, disturbed sleep, and irritability are common symptoms. If the infection is heavy, symptoms may also include loss of appetite, restlessness, and difficulty sleeping. Symptoms are caused by the female pinworm laying her eggs. Most symptoms of pinworm infection are mild; many infected people have no symptoms. Who is at risk for pinworm infection? Pinworm is the most common worm infection in the United States. School-age children, followed by preschoolers, have the highest rates of infection. In some groups nearly 50% of children are infected. Infection often occurs in more than one family member. Adults are less likely to have pinworm infection, except mothers of infected children. Child care centers, and other institutional settings often have cases of pinworm infection. How is pinworm infection spread?

6. Pinworms It's gross to think about but did you know that tiny worm eggs could be under your fingernails? Learn more about how to prevent wormy, squirmy pinworms by reading this article for kids. It's gross to think about, but anybody can get pinworms. To learn how to stay wormfree, just read this pinworms are really small - about as long as a staple http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/infection/pinworm.html

KidsHealth Kids Kids' Health Problems Infections When your mom or dad tells you to wash your hands before a meal, you probably don't think they're dirty, right? But did you know that tiny worm eggs could be stuck under your fingernails? It's gross to think about, but anybody can get pinworms. To learn how to stay worm-free, just read this article. What Are Pinworms? Pinworms are a type of little worm that commonly infects the intestines, often in kids. Many of the kids in your school have probably had pinworms at one time, and the worms are nothing to be afraid of. Pinworms are really small - about as long as a staple. Their eggs get inside the body through the mouth, and they pass through the digestive system . The eggs hatch in the small intestine, and the baby worms grow and move on to the large intestine. There, the pinworms grab onto the wall of the intestine. After a few weeks, the female pinworms move to the end of the large intestine, and they come out of the body at night to lay their eggs around the anus. The amount of time that passes from when someone swallows the eggs until the worms lay new eggs is about 1 to 2 months. How Do I Get Pinworms?

7. EMedicine - Pinworms : Article By Joseph Bocka, MD pinworms Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common intestinal parasite in the US. The most common chief complaint is anal pruritus, but most patients are Infectious Diseases. pinworms. Last Updated July 12, 2001 It is important to empirically cover the entire household simultaneously for pinworms when a decision is made to treat. http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic424.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Infectious Diseases Pinworms Last Updated: July 12, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Enterobiasis vermicularis AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 9 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Joseph Bocka, MD , Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Med Central Health System Joseph Bocka, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine American College of Emergency Physicians American Medical Association , and National Association of EMS Physicians Editor(s): David A Peak, MD , Instructor, Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Services, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine; Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD , Vice-Chief, Compliance Officer, Attending Physician Emergency Medicine Residency, Department of Emergency Medicine, Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, University of South Carolina;

8. Enterobius Vermicularis (pinworms) pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis spp.). Adult pinwormson the perianal skin. Return to previous page . http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~parasite/pinworms_anus.html

Pinworms Enterobius vermicularis spp. Adult pinworms on the perianal skin. Return to previous page

9. Pinworms And Your Child American Academy of Family Physicians patient information handout with information on treatment, symptoms, and prevention. http://familydoctor.org/139.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home For Parents Common Conditions in Children Pinworms What are pinworms? How do people get pinworms? How are pinworms detected? How do we get rid of pinworms? Pinworms and Your Child Printer-friendly version Email this article What are pinworms? Pinworms are small, white worms that live in the intestines. Pinworm infections are common in young children and are easily treated. If your child is infected with pinworms, you may notice him or her moving around a lot in bed at night or being unable to sleep because of an itchy bottom. The itching is caused by the female pinworm that comes out of the rectum to lay eggs around the anus (the opening to the rectum). Sometimes tiny white worms (shorter than 1/2 inch) may be seen on the child's bottom at night or they may show up in the child's bowel movement. Return to top How do people get pinworms? Pinworms are easy to get. Pinworms are usually spread from child to child, and the eggs can be picked up on children's fingers when they are playing. Eggs can stay or your child's skin for several hours. They can survive for 2 weeks on clothes, bedding and toys. If the eggs are on your child's hands or toys, and your child puts their fingers or toys in their mouth, the tiny eggs can enter their bodies. The eggs stay in the upper part of the intestine until they hatch. After they hatch, the worms move down the length of the intestine, and then out the anus where they lay eggs. When children scratch their itchy bottoms, the tiny eggs can get under their fingernails. As the children move around the house, the eggs may be spread, and other family members may become infected. Sometimes adults breathe in the eggs when the bed covers are shaken. However, this is very uncommon. Children easily infect each other while they are playing and by not thoroughly washing their hands before eating. Pets do not spread pinworms, although they may carry their own kinds of worms.

10. Familydoctor.org/handouts/139.html pinworms and Your ChildAmerican Academy of Family Physicians patient information handout with information on treatment, symptoms http://familydoctor.org/handouts/139.html

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home For Parents Common Conditions in Children Pinworms What are pinworms? How do people get pinworms? How are pinworms detected? How do we get rid of pinworms? Pinworms and Your Child Printer-friendly version Email this article What are pinworms? Pinworms are small, white worms that live in the intestines. Pinworm infections are common in young children and are easily treated. If your child is infected with pinworms, you may notice him or her moving around a lot in bed at night or being unable to sleep because of an itchy bottom. The itching is caused by the female pinworm that comes out of the rectum to lay eggs around the anus (the opening to the rectum). Sometimes tiny white worms (shorter than 1/2 inch) may be seen on the child's bottom at night or they may show up in the child's bowel movement. Return to top How do people get pinworms? Pinworms are easy to get. Pinworms are usually spread from child to child, and the eggs can be picked up on children's fingers when they are playing. Eggs can stay or your child's skin for several hours. They can survive for 2 weeks on clothes, bedding and toys. If the eggs are on your child's hands or toys, and your child puts their fingers or toys in their mouth, the tiny eggs can enter their bodies. The eggs stay in the upper part of the intestine until they hatch. After they hatch, the worms move down the length of the intestine, and then out the anus where they lay eggs. When children scratch their itchy bottoms, the tiny eggs can get under their fingernails. As the children move around the house, the eggs may be spread, and other family members may become infected. Sometimes adults breathe in the eggs when the bed covers are shaken. However, this is very uncommon. Children easily infect each other while they are playing and by not thoroughly washing their hands before eating. Pets do not spread pinworms, although they may carry their own kinds of worms.

11. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pinworms Medical Encyclopedia. pinworms. pinworms are a contagious intestinal parasiteinfestation that occurs commonly in children. Update Date 5/20/1999. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/9747.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Pinworms Pinworms are a contagious intestinal parasite infestation that occurs commonly in children. Update Date: 5/20/1999 Updated by: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team Health Topics Drug Information Encyclopedia Dictionary ... National Institutes of Health Page last updated: 11 May 2004

12. Pinworms night to lay its eggs around the anus. pinworms are sometimes called thread worms or seat worms. fortytwo million Americans have pinworms and that most of those infected http://www.bodyfixer.com/pinworms.htm

The Bodyfixer Medication Naturally Promoting a Drug Free Alternative HOME WEB SHOP CONTACT HELP pinworms If one person in your family has pinworms then most likely all members are infected. Treat your family with Vitaklenz. Vitaklenz is approved fro sale and use by the Australian Government Pinworms Click Here to see the Life Cycle of the Pinworm CAN PARASITES KILL YOU ? YES!!! CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSPAPER REPORTS The pinworm is a tiny parasitic worm that lives in the large intestines and comes out at night to lay its eggs around the anus. Pinworms are sometimes called thread worms or seat worms. Health officials think that as many as forty-two million Americans have pinworms and that most of those infected are children. An estimated one out of every five children between the ages of five and fourteen is infected with pinworms at all times in this country. Pinworm infections commonly develop in areas where the weather is warm, even when there is good sanitation. However, crowded living conditions do promote the spread of pinworms from one family member to another. Outbreaks may happen at schools or in day cares. Once pinworms are in the large intestines, they multiply in three ways:

13. Pinworms - Learn More From MedlinePlus Find the latest news stories, overviews, research and more on pinworms from MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine's consumer health site. http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pinworms.htm

14. Pinworms - DrGreene.com - Caring For The Next Generation pinworms. I have 3 children. In the last 2 years the same child has beeninfected with pinworms 3 times. We belong to a family medicine group. http://www.drgreene.com/21_500.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep About DrGreene.com Archives About Us Context Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Topic Centers Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide Discussion Boards DrGreene´s Chats DrGreene´s Event Schedule FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Discussion Boards Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Fertility Children's Health Pinworms I have 3 children. In the last 2 years the same child has been infected with pinworms 3 times. We belong to a family medicine group. The first doctor elected to treat the whole family, but the 2nd and 3rd time I had to request this from different doctors. My question is, does the medicine to treat this infection hurt the family members who are not suffering from this gross infestation? Also, could the worms or eggs live dormant in my daughter or could she be a carrier? Or is there such a thing as a carrier? Centreville, Virginia

15. Pinworms pinworms. pinworms are intestinal parasites that commonly infect the intestines of children. evaluation by a physician will be necessary. The pinworms can be seen with the naked eye http://www.symptomtracker.com/page721.htm

SymptomSolutions, Inc. The New Look Of Health And Wellness Pinworms Pinworms are intestinal parasites that commonly infect the intestines of children. Symptoms - Symptoms include painful itching and skin irritation around the anus which may intensify at night. The child may also experience a lack of sleep and irritability. Cause - Pinworm infestations are caused by a very small parasite that lives in the large intestine and lays its eggs around the anus and buttocks during the night. They are spread to others from toilet seats or hand contact if eggs get under fingernails when scratching. Diagnosis - Observation of the aforementioned symptoms and an evaluation by a physician will be necessary. The pinworms can be seen with the naked eye. They are most easily seen around the anus after the child has gone to sleep. The evaluation may include a physical examination and microscopic examination of the worms or eggs. Treatment - A physician may prescribe an antiworm medication which is usually successful in riding the body of the parasites. To prevent reinfestation, the house must be cleaned thoroughly washing sheets and clothing with a bleach or ammonia solution (1 cup ammonia to 5 gallons of water), sterilizing toys and scrubbing toilets. The entire family may need to be treated with the medication to rid the family of the worms.

16. Pinworms pinworms. What are pinworms? pinworms are tiny, white threadlike worms thatlive in the intestines. Usually, children with pinworms have no symptoms. http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/whensick/Pinworms.htm

Pinworms What are pinworms? How are pinworms transmitted? What can parents do? What are pinworms? Pinworms are tiny, white thread-like worms that live in the intestines. The worms crawl out of the anus at night and lay their eggs on nearby skin. Usually, children with pinworms have no symptoms. However, some children can get very itchy around the anus and vagina. Pinworms are a nuisance, not a disease. They are very common in children and spread easily among children and staff in child care facilities. How are pinworms transmitted? Pinworms are spread when: an infected person scratches the itchy area and gets pinworm eggs on the fingers or under the fingernails and then touches another person; an uninfected person picks up pinworm eggs from an infected person's clothes, pyjamas, sheets or surroundings. These eggs can survive for several weeks outside the body. A physician can do a simple test to check for pinworms. If found, the pinworms can be treated with medication. However, the pinworms can recur if the child again comes into contact with pinworm eggs. To prevent the child from getting repeated infections, all child care staff and children need to wash their hands. What can parents do?

17. Pinworms Health Alert pinworms. pinworms Enterobiasis. pinworms are a mild intestinal disease caused by an intestinal round worm pinworms are spread through transfer of eggs by hand from anus to mouth of http://www.roundrockisd.org/academics/HealthServices/Pinworms.htm

Health Services HEALTH SERVICES School Nurses Medication Policies Health Alert PINWORMS PINWORMS - Enterobiasis Pinworms are a mild intestinal disease caused by an intestinal round worm. The most common symptoms are anal itching or irritation, sleep disturbance and irritability. Diagnosis is made by observation of the anal area approximately one to two hours after the child has fallen asleep. The worm can then be detected in the anal area laying eggs. If the worm cannot be seen but is suspected, a piece of transparent adhesive tape (scotch tape) is applied to the perianal area in the morning just before getting up. This tape can be taken to the doctor's office and examined under the microscope for the eggs. Most doctor's will call in a prescription for medication without examining the child. Visual confirmation of the worm by a parent is sufficient for the diagnosis. 5-15% of the general population in the United States are estimated to be infected by Pinworms. Prevalence rates are highest in preschool and school age children. Infection is usually familial and reinfection is common. Pinworms are spread through transfer of eggs by hand from anus to mouth of the infected person and others. Indirectly the eggs can be transferred through clothing, bedding, food or other articles contaminated with eggs of the parasite. The incubation period is three to six weeks after ingestion of an egg.

18. Pinworms Discussion. pinworms mostly live in the colon, and females migrate downto the perianal skin to lay eggs at night. Eggs on contaminated http://www.ncemi.org/cse/cse0609.htm

More Emergency Medicine Resources Back to table of contents 6.09 Enterobiasis (Pinworm or Threadworm) Presentation The patient complains of perianal itching which is worse at night, and may contribute to insomnia or superinfection of the excoriated perianal skin. Often, an entire family is affected. What to do: Examine the anus to rule out other causes of itching, such as rectal prolapse, fecal leakage, hemorrhoids, lice (pediculosis), fungal infections (tinea or candidiasis), or bacterial infections (erythrasma). Look for pinworms directly (especially if the patient comes in at night), and by pressing the sticky side of cellophane tape wrapped around a tongue blade to the perianal skin. Examine the tape under the low power of the microscope for female worms, approximately 1 cm long, 5mm in diameter, with pointed tails. (Use shiny rather than "invisible" tape, because the latter's rough surface makes microscopy difficult .) If you see pinworms or still suspect them, administer a single oral dose of pyrantel pamoate 11mg/kg (maximum l gram) to all family members (Antiminth oral suspension, lml per l0lb). Alternate drugs include mebendazole (Vermox) 100mg in a single po dose (not for infants and pregnant women) and pyrvinium pamoate. Explain to all concerned that this is not a dangerous infection, and that it should be eradicated from the whole family after one treatment (which may be repeated in two or more weeks if there are recurrences).

19. Pinworms pinworms This sounds really weird, but I have these things that come out of myanus. Small, white, moving wormlike things ARE worms probably pinworms. http://www.ivillagehealth.com/experts/womens/qas/0,,232657_151584,00.html

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20. EMedicine Health - Pinworms Overview pinworms are extremely common. Although anyone can catch pinworms, they are mostcommon in children aged 514 years. pinworms live in your intestines. Search, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17467-1.asp

Search June 2, 2004 Registration Healthcare Professionals High cholesterol can affect children. Is your child at risk? About 1 million people in the United States have Crohn disease. What are treatment options? Is there a connection between IBD and Crohn Disease? About one third of those with diabetes do not know they have it. Are you one? Two million or more Americans have schizophrenia. Is someone you love affected? One third of those with asthma are children. What are the symptoms and triggers? Asthma Cholesterol Crohn Disease Diabetes ... Mental Health You are in: Parasites and Worms Pinworms Overview Pinworms are extremely common. It is estimated that there are more than 40 million cases in the United States each year. Although anyone can catch pinworms, they are most common in children aged 5-14 years. Pinworms live in your intestines and survive by eating some of the nutrients in your food. The most common symptom of pinworms is an itchy rectal area. Symptoms are worse at night when the worms are most active and crawl out of the anus to deposit their eggs. Although pinworm infections can be annoying, they do not cause any serious health problems and are usually not dangerous. Last updated: Jan 12, 2004

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