What Is Pinworm Infection?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Complications
In the majority of cases, pinworm infestations cause few, if any problems. That is not to say that they can’t cause serious problems in some cases, however. For example, there is a small chance of the pinworms causing a urinary tract infection, while some patients will also experience a loss of weight.
Some women can develop another complication in the more extreme cases. The worms can sometimes make their way to the vagina from the anus, resulting in an infestation of their genitals. This, in turn, can lead to other problems like inflammation of the uterus and/or inflammation of the vagina.
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