The most common symptom of a pinworm infection is intense itching around the anus. Infections are contagious but are preventable with handwashing and other hygiene practices. A pinworm, or Enterobius ...

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 (CDC), pinworms are the most ...

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Q: My neighbor’s 5-year-old daughter came down with a pinworm infestation. She was taken to the pediatrician and given medication. The pinworms went away, and my friend thought all was well, but in ...