Pinworm Infestation
Alternate Names : Roundworm Infestation
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
An itchy anus is the most common symptom of a pinworm infestation. It is caused
by the adult worm migrating out through the anus to lay eggs. This usually
occurs at night, which is when the itching will be most intense. The first
signs and symptoms may not appear until one to two months or more after the person
swallows the pinworm eggs.
A child with pinworms may have sleep disturbances. The child may be irritable because of
the itching and poor sleep. If the infestation is severe, the person may be
restless and have a poor appetite.
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