threadworm
Tiny gut nematode
A threadworm is a small parasitic worm that infects the intestines, especially the pinworm common in children.
The name refers to the worm's thin, thread-like appearance.
Infection spreads easily through contaminated surfaces and causes itching around the anus, particularly at night when females emerge to lay eggs.
Intestinal nematode parasite
- intestinalOf the gut
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- perianalSurrounding the anus
- nocturnalActive during darkness
scratching · hygiene · contagious · infection · reinfection · fecal-oral · handwashing · household
Threadlike parasitic worm
- helminthParasitic worm organism
- roundwormParasitic cylindrical worm
- ovaFemale reproductive cells
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
larvae · host · life-cycle · parasitology · female · male · migration · cecum
Surrounding the anus
- specimenIndividual for examination
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- ovaFemale reproductive cells
identification · morning · laboratory · swab · detection · examination · visible · pediatrician
Medical term for itching
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- scratchingRaking with nails
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- perianalSurrounding the anus
nocturnal · discomfort · restlessness · insomnia · redness · inflammation · anal · nighttime
Antiparasitic medication for worms
- piperazineCyclic diamine compound
- antiparasiticAgent destroying parasites
- dewormerDrug eliminating parasitic worms
- vermifugeAgent expelling intestinal parasites
prescription · over-the-counter · pharmacy · dosage · pediatric · prophylaxis · reinfection · hygiene
pinworm
Intestinal nematode parasite
- intestinalOf the gut
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- perianalSurrounding the anus
nocturnal · scratching · hygiene · contagious · infection · reinfection · fecal-oral · handwashing · household · children
nematode
Threadlike parasitic worm
eggs · larvae · host · life-cycle · parasitology · female · male · migration · cecum · colon
perianal
Surrounding the anus
- specimenIndividual for examination
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
ova · identification · morning · laboratory · swab · detection · examination · visible · pediatrician · GP
pruritus
Medical term for itching
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- scratchingRaking with nails
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
perianal · nocturnal · discomfort · restlessness · insomnia · redness · inflammation · anal · nighttime · wriggling
ivermectin
Antiparasitic medication for worms
- piperazineCyclic diamine compound
- antiparasiticAgent destroying parasites
- dewormerDrug eliminating parasitic worms
vermifuge · prescription · over-the-counter · pharmacy · dosage · pediatric · prophylaxis · reinfection · hygiene · handwashing
- Strongyloides
- parasitestapeworm, roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, fleas
- wormsearthworms, nightcrawler, roundworms, flatworms, tapeworms
- parasitic wormstapeworm, tapeworms, roundworm, roundworms, hookworm
- livestock parasitesroundworms, tapeworms, lungworm, lungworms, tapeworm
- nematodesnematode, nematodes, roundworm, roundworms, pinworm
threadwormsymbiont
Organism sharing mutual benefit
mutualist · probiotic · beneficial bacteria · gut microbiome · lactobacillus