pinworm
Tiny gut parasite
A pinworm is a small parasitic worm that infests the human intestine, especially in children.
The female emerges at night to lay eggs around the anus, causing intense itching.
Pinworm infections spread easily through households and are treated with oral medication.
The doctor prescribed something for pinworms.
Threadlike parasitic worm
- helminthParasitic worm organism
- roundwormParasitic cylindrical worm
- endoparasiteParasite living inside host
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
ova · eggs · adult · female · male · life cycle · host · intestinal
Itching around the anus
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- scratchingRaking with nails
- perianalSurrounding the anus
- nocturnalActive during darkness
irritation · discomfort · restlessness · insomnia · sleep disturbance · irritability · fidgeting · squirming
Transmissible between people
- householdDomestic unit of residents
- spreadTo distribute widely
- transmissionSending of information
- fomitesPathogen-carrying inanimate objects
bedding · underwear · clothing · linens · laundry · contamination · eggs · nocturnal
Technique using powerful lenses
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- ovaFemale reproductive cells
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- morningDay's early hours
specimen · laboratory · visualization · transparent · adhesive
Practices maintaining cleanliness
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- fingernailsKeratin digit coverings
- trimmingCutting away excess
- bathingImmersion for cleanliness
showering · laundering · hot water · disinfect · cleaning · toileting · contamination · fecal-oral
Therapeutic substance for illness
- doseQuantity of medicine
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- reinfectionSubsequent infection, same disease
nematode
Threadlike parasitic worm
- helminthParasitic worm organism
- roundwormParasitic cylindrical worm
- endoparasiteParasite living inside host
larvae · ova · eggs · adult · female · male · life cycle · host · intestinal · cecum
pruritus ani
Itching around the anus
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- scratchingRaking with nails
- perianalSurrounding the anus
nocturnal · irritation · discomfort · restlessness · insomnia · sleep disturbance · irritability · fidgeting · squirming · secondary infection
contagious
Transmissible between people
- householdDomestic unit of residents
- spreadTo distribute widely
- transmissionSending of information
fomites · bedding · underwear · clothing · linens · laundry · contamination · eggs · nocturnal · perianal
microscopy
Technique using powerful lenses
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- ovaFemale reproductive cells
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
morning · specimen · laboratory · visualization · transparent · adhesive
hygiene
Practices maintaining cleanliness
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- fingernailsKeratin digit coverings
- trimmingCutting away excess
bathing · showering · laundering · hot water · disinfect · cleaning · toileting · contamination · fecal-oral · education
medication
Therapeutic substance for illness
- doseQuantity of medicine
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- parasitic wormstapeworm, tapeworms, roundworm, roundworms, hookworm
- pinworms
- pseudocoelomatesnematode, roundworm, rotifer, hookworm, whipworm
- roundwormsroundworm
- worm infectionstapeworm, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, intestinal worms
- infectionsviral infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasitic infection, bacteremia
pinwormprobiotic
Healthful live microorganism supplement
beneficial bacteria · gut flora · symbiont · Lactobacillus · Bifidobacterium