Pinworms are about the length of a staple. While an infected person sleeps, female pinworms leave the intestine through the anus and deposit their eggs on the surrounding skin.

It's gross to think about but did you know that tiny worm eggs could be under your fingernails? ... What Are Pinworms?

Pinworm is an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms. ... Pinworms don't cause any harm (just itching), and it won't take long to get rid of them. And people who have pinworms aren't

discussion of pinworms, a common cause of early morning perianal itching in children. ... Pinworms infect only humans, living in their intestines and are easily transmitted to other people.

Read about pinworms, an infection very easy to catch. Pinworm symptoms include anal or vaginal itching when the female worm deposits eggs on the person infected. ... Pinworms Overview

Pinworms are the most common worm infection in the United States. They are most common in school-age children.

Pinworms are parasites about the length of a staple that live in the rectum. They are the most common worm infection in the United States. Pinworms get inside the body when you swallow their eggs.

What are pinworms? ... How can I tell if my child has pinworms? ... Pinworms are small, white worms (Enterobius vermicularis) that infest the intestines.

What are pinworms? ... How can I tell if my baby has pinworms? ... Pinworms are small, white worms (Enterobius vermicularis) that infest the intestines.

From the University of Iowa's Hardin MD, Internet sources on Pin Worms / Pinworms. ... Symptoms of Pinworms