What Is Pinworm Infection?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Pinworm
Pinworms are one of the most common parasites to infect humans. The measure from ¼ to ½ inches in length and are thin, white creatures. They are relatively harmless but they can cause some unwelcome symptoms in some cases. The worms will tend to infest the intestines, although the female worms will sometimes move down toward the anus.
Treating the infestation is also a relatively easy procedure. Pinworms can infect people of all ages, but they tend to infect children more than they infect adults. This is mainly because children are more likely to be in physical contact with each other, and more likely to put their hands in their mouths.
