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Pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis)
What Is a Pinworm? A pinworm is a small, thread-like intestinal worm (Enterobius vermicularis) that lives in the lower intestine and lays its eggs on the skin around the anus. According to the CDC, pinworm infection is the most common worm infection in the United States, especially among school-age children. The hallmark sign is anal ... Read more
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Ascaris lumbricoides
Ascaris lumbricoides (also referred to as A. lumbricoides) Ascaris lumbricoides Details: Type: Helminth (parasitic roundworm) Category: Intestinal nematode Transmission Type: Fecal-oral (soil-transmitted) Primary Target Area: Small intestine (with temporary lung migration during lifecycle) Lifecycle Form: Egg (infective form), larval stage (migratory), adult worm (intestinal stage) Incubation Period: Symptoms related to lung migration may begin within ... Read more
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