The threadworm is a common parasite throughout the world but prefers cold and temperate climates like our own. It affects all ages but especially children between five and 14 years.

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Threadworm infestation is a common minor ailment, particularly in kids. The worm species that causes it – Enterobius vermicularis – goes by many other names, including pinworm.

A pinworm or threadworm infection happens when eggs transfer from the anus or contaminated surfaces to the mouth and intestine. It causes itching. Treatment is available.

Threadworm eggs are resilient and can survive for up to three weeks before they hatch. If eggs hatch around the anus, they re-enter the bowels or gut as tiny, newborn worms.

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The threadworm infection cycle begins when immature larvae excreted in the host poop develop into larvae. The infective larvae then crawl off the poop and into the soil to search for a host to infect.

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To treat threadworms successfully, all individuals from the same household as the infected individual should be treated. Since threadworm eggs are easily transmitted via shared clothing, towels ...