Sep 9, 2024 · Pinworms are a type of parasitic roundworm that can infect your intestines. Parasites are organisms (a living thing) that lives on or inside another organism. Pinworm …

Jul 12, 2024 · Pinworms, also known as threadworms, are tiny, white or light gray worms that cause the common infection called enterobiasis. The infection is highly contagious and occurs …

Dec 16, 2025 · A pinworm infection is one of the most common worm infections worldwide. Pinworms are thin and white. They're about 1/4 to 1/2 inch — about 6 to 13 millimeters — …

Jan 9, 2025 · A pinworm infection is an intestinal illness that's very common in elementary school-aged children. Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in the human …

Aug 24, 2024 · Pinworms are small parasites that can live in the colon and rectum. You get them when you swallow their eggs. The eggs hatch inside your intestines. While you sleep, the …

Jun 24, 2025 · Pinworms are tiny, parasitic nematodes that live in the intestines and lay eggs on the skin around the anus. They are named for the pin-like tail on the female worms.

Nov 13, 2024 · What are pinworms? Pinworm infection is an infestation of the large intestine and anal area by a small, white parasite that resembles a "worm." The medical name for the …

Nov 3, 2025 · Pinworms are a common intestinal parasite. They mostly occur in children and lead to itching around the anus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

The diagnosis of pinworm infection is made by finding the eggs or adult pinworms around the anus. Eggs can be obtained by patting the skinfolds around the anus with the sticky side of a …

What causes them? Most people get infected by accidentally swallowing pinworm eggs. Anyone can get pinworms, but they are most common in school-aged children. They are usually …