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What is threadworm in humans?
Threadworm or pinworm, are tiny white worms which can infect the intestines of humans. They're a common worm parasite among young children, particularly those under the age of 10. The worms themselves have a blunt head, a pointed tail, and can live for up to six weeks inside the human body1.
What are the symptoms of threadworms in children?
The main sign of threadworms is an itchy bottom. Sometimes children feel 'out of sorts' and do not want to eat much. Threadworms do not cause major health problems, and are usually not the cause of tummy pain. Scratching of the bottom can cause a red rash around the anus, which can sometimes become infected.
How do you prevent threadworms from coming back?
How do you prevent threadworms from coming back?
Treating threadworms does not prevent them coming back, so make sure that all family members are treated, and that the family are careful with hygiene practices (especially hand washing). Keep children's fingernails short. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US) Fact sheet Enterobiasis (also known as pinworm infection)
Can threadworms cause pain in the stomach?
Threadworms do not cause major health problems, and are usually not the cause of tummy pain. Scratching of the bottom can cause a red rash around the anus, which can sometimes become infected. In girls they can move into the vagina, causing itching and a vaginal discharge.
How do you get rid of neck threadworms?
There is no treatment for adult worms, but the larvae can be treated with ivermectin. Prevention should be prioritized. Neck threadworms should not be confused with threadworms, but are related to the parasite that causes river blindness in humans.
What are neneck threadworms?
What are neneck threadworms?
Neck threadworms are the common name for Onchocerca cervicalis, a filarial parasite. While the worm can be found across the globe, it is more prevalent in hot, humid climates from mid-summer through fall. The adult worm lives in or around the nuchal ligament, which is the ligament that runs from the withers to the base of the skull.
If a child has large numbers of threadworms they may also have a mild stomach ache and feel irritable. In a small number of cases, threadworms can cause other problems include weight loss and loss of appetite. Scratching can also cause inflammation and, if the affected skin is broken, an infection.
