Pinworms can survive up to two weeks on clothing, bedding or other objects, if kept at room temperature.
How long do pinworms live on sheets?
Pinworm eggs become infective within a few hours after being deposited on the skin around the anus and can survive for 2 to 3 weeks on clothing, bedding, or other objects.
Can you get pinworms from sheets?
Yes. A pinworm infection can also be spread through: Bed sheets and undergarments: Eggs can spread through contact with contaminated sheets, towels or underwear of infected people. Inhalation: Because the eggs are so tiny, they can travel through the air and inhaled.
How do you get rid of pinworms in clothes?
Wash all the sheets, blankets, towels, and clothing in the house in hot water. Carefully clean everyone's fingernails (which may hold the worm eggs) and cut them short. Scrub toys, countertops, floors, and other surfaces the infected child has touched.
Can pinworms infest your house?
Multiple infestations within the household are common, and treatment of the entire family may be necessary. The following can help prevent the spread of pinworm: Washing the hands with soap and warm water after using the toilet, after changing diapers, and before handling food (the most successful way)
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