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How does a person get pinworms?

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People become infected, usually unknowingly, by swallowing (ingesting) infective pinworm eggs that are on fingers, under fingernails, or on clothing, bedding, and other contaminated objects and surfaces. Because of their small size, pinworm eggs sometimes can become airborne and ingested while breathing.


Where do pinworms come from?

How does someone get pinworms? Pinworms are spread when an infected person, most often a child, has scratched his/her bare anal area and the eggs get under his/her fingernails. Pinworms can then be spread in the following ways: By an infected child not washing hands after using the bathroom.

Are pinworms go away on their own?

What Is the Outlook for a Person Who Gets Pinworms? Pinworm infections are easy to treat, and the pinworms go away. Because the pinworm infection is so highly contagious, it is not unusual for infections to recur.

How do you know if you have pinworms?

One way to detect pinworms is to shine a flashlight on the anal area. The worms are tiny, white, and threadlike. If none are seen, check for 2 or 3 additional nights. The best way to diagnose this infection is to do a tape test.

How does a person become infected with pinworms?

You become infected with pinworms by unintentionally ingesting or inhaling pinworm eggs. These eggs are usually deposited onto a surface or object by a person who's been infected. The cycle of infection begins with the ingestion of these microscopic eggs.

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