Children share all kinds of things when they go back to school – books, pencils, stories from summer vacation and, unfortunately, pesky and sometimes dangerous parasites that rely on close contact ...

Pinworms are the most common parasitic worms found in temperate countries and usually affect children under 18 years old. The worms can be spread by children sucking objects or eating food that is ...

Pinworms or Enterobius vermicularis, are minute, thread-like parasites that enter the human intestines and cause discomfort and irritation. Pinworm infections are most common in youngsters, but they ...

PINWORMS are the most common type of intestinal worm infection in the United States. Here we explain what they are and how to treat them. Please provide a valid email ...

As a parent, it might feel like you are constantly giving your children worm treatments – usually in the form of chocolate or sweetened chewable tablets. In fact, most kids in Australia (or any other ...

Dear Betty Pinworms also called Enterobius vermicularis or seatworms or threadworms are extremely common and contagious and are transmitted by ingesting pinworm eggs. These eggs can be found on ...

Lice, pinkeye and pinworm can spread easily from child to household, but thorough cleaning and good hygiene can help fight them off. By Jolie Kerr This article was originally published on June 3, 2019 ...