Condition Article

Pinworms

Pinworms are small parasites that spread easily. The eggs can live on household surfaces for up to 2 weeks. The infection is more common in children.

Infectious Disease

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Definition

Pinworms are small parasites that spread easily. The eggs can live on household surfaces for up to 2 weeks. The infection is more common in children.

Concept record

Canonical title: Pinworms
Alphabetical key: P
Category: Infectious Disease
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Enterobiasis, Oxyuriasis, Seatworm infection, Threadworm infection
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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