Enterobius vermicularis, commonly known as the pinworm, is a helminth infection that predominantly affects children worldwide. The parasite is highly contagious and is most frequently transmitted ...

Pinworm infection (Enterobius vermicularis) is the most common intestinal parasitic worm infection in the United States. It often occurs in school-aged children and can cause significant ...

Dear Betty Pinworms also called Enterobius vermicularis or seatworms or threadworms are extremely common and contagious and are transmitted by ingesting pinworm eggs. These eggs can be found on ...