Jul 12, 2024 · Pinworms, also known as threadworms, are tiny, white or light gray worms that cause the common infection called enterobiasis. The infection is highly contagious and occurs …

Jan 9, 2025 · A pinworm infection is an intestinal illness that's very common in elementary school-aged children. Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in the human …

Dec 16, 2025 · Pinworm infections are caused by swallowing or breathing in pinworm eggs. These tiny eggs are too small to see with the eyes. Infection happens most often in school-age …

Sep 9, 2024 · Pinworms are a type of parasitic roundworm that can infect your intestines. Parasites are organisms (a living thing) that lives on or inside another organism. Pinworm …

Pinworms are particularly common in children with approximately 30% of children being infected and most commonly seen in children between 7 and 11 years old. [34]

Oct 9, 2025 · Pinworms breed in the intestines and lay eggs around the anus. The parasite is treatable with medication. Learn how to prevent reinfection.

Jun 24, 2025 · Pinworms are the cause of a highly contagious intestinal infection in humans. Learn about its symptoms, the tape test, and effective methods of treatment.

Nov 3, 2025 · Pinworms are a common intestinal parasite. They mostly occur in children and lead to itching around the anus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

Nov 13, 2024 · Pinworms are the most common worm infection affecting the large intestine & anal area. Learn the causes, symptoms & treatments.

Aug 24, 2024 · Pinworms are small parasites that can live in the colon and rectum. You get them when you swallow their eggs. The eggs hatch inside your intestines. While you sleep, the …