Pinworm Symptoms, Treatments & More
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9. Stopping the Spread of Pinworm
The most important part of stopping pinworms is through a thorough decontamination process of all frequently touched surfaces. The tiny worms and microscopic eggs transfer easily. A door knob with infected feces can stay infectious for two to three weeks.
If a dozen children touch the door handle in a day, every child has the potential to touch their mouth and spread the pinworm eggs. As the students go home, the highly durable eggs remain with them and transfer to other children and caregivers.
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