Pinworm Complications: Risks & Management in Humans

What are the long-term complications of untreated pinworms? Understanding the health risks associated with this common parasitic infection is essential for ensuring prompt treatment and preventing reinfection in household settings.

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Complications of Pinworms

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Abigail Adams

Pinworms are a type of roundworm that can infect the body. The worms usually enter the body through food and drink that contain the pinworm eggs. The eggs hatch and the worms live inside the intestinal tract and lay more eggs. Females lay the microscopic eggs around the anus and cause extreme itching.