Threadworms lay their eggs around an infected person's anus (bottom), usually at night. Along with the eggs, the worm also secretes a mucus that causes itching. If the eggs get stuck on the person's fingertips when they scratch, they can be transferred to their mouth or on to surfaces and clothes. 24 нояб. 2020 г.
Where do threadworms lay their eggs?
Threadworms spread when their eggs are swallowed. They lay eggs around your bottom (anus), which make it itchy.
How long do threadworm eggs live outside the body?
Also, threadworm eggs can survive for up to 2 weeks outside the body (on bedding, clothes, etc). So, children may swallow some eggs at first by playing with other children who have eggs on their fingers or from food, drink, or dust that has been contaminated with threadworm eggs.
Where do threadworms come from in the first place?
You or your child can get threadworms by accidently swallowing worm eggs found on contaminated surfaces. This can happen by scratching the anal region and then touching your mouth or food.
Where do worms lay their eggs in humans?
The adult worms live in the lower intestine, coming out of the anus at night to lay their eggs. Children with threadworms can get the eggs under their fingernails when scratching their itchy bottoms at night. The eggs can then be spread via bed linen, bathroom fittings and other items, even food.
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