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Pinworms

Pinworms - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment | SingHealth

Pinworms - What is it for

pinworms conditions & treatments

Pinworms (also called threadworms) are an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms called Enterobius vermicularis. It's a common infection that affects millions of people each year, particularly toddlers and school-age kids. Infection often occurs in more than one family member.

Pinworms are thin and white, measuring about six to 13 millimetres in length.

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