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How serious is worms in humans?

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Created: 2022-05-30 06:48:10

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Most worm infections are not serious and can be easily treated with medicine.


What happens if worms go untreated in humans?

What are the complications associated with a pinworm infection? Most people don't experience serious complications as a result of pinworm infections. In rare cases, if the infestation is left untreated, pinworm infections can lead to a urinary tract infection (UTI) in women.

What happens if humans get worms?

A person with intestinal worms may also experience dysentery. Dysentery is when an intestinal infection causes diarrhea with blood and mucus in the stool. Intestinal worms can also cause a rash or itching around the rectum or vulva. In some cases, you will pass a worm in your stool during a bowel movement.

How long do worms in humans last?

Threadworms live for about 5-6 weeks in the gut and then die. Before they die, the female worms lay tiny eggs around the back passage (anus). This tends to occur at night when you are warm and still in bed.

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