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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- MedicineNet: Pinworm Infection Doctor written information for consumers on what causes pinworm, who is at risk, how it spreads, diagnosis and treatment.
- eMedicine: Pinworm Article by Sun Huh, MD, PhD.
- MetaPathogen: Enterobius vermicularis Factsheet about the pinworm or threadworm and its infection pathways, developmental stages, therapy and prevention.
- CDC Travelers' Health: Pinworm (Enterobiasis, Oxyuriasis, Threadworm) Advice for travelers on this infection including mode of transmission, occurrence, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and the preventative measures that can be taken.
- eMedicine Health - Pinworms Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of pinworms.
- NHS Choices: Threadworms Provides details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.
- Centers for Disease Control: Pinworm Fact Sheet Includes symptoms and prevention.
- CDC - Enterobiasis Includes cause, life cycle, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Kidshealth: Pinworm Factsheet with cause, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
- MedlinePlus: Pinworms Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.