Pinworm

Alternative names:

enterobiasis Enterobius vermicularis; Enterobius vermicularis ovum or ova; oxyuriasis; pinworm infection; seatworm; threadworm

Prevention:

Good personal hygiene with emphasis on washing hands after using the bathroom is mandatory. Children should be taught not to put their hands or other objects in their mouth. Since the infection can be spread by airborne eggs, once a diagnosis is made, the person should be treated and bedding and underwear should be laundered using hot water and a mild bleach solution. Occasionally, the health care provider will treat other family members or very close contacts prophylactically.