How threadworms are spread. 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. 24 нояб. 2020 г.
Where do threadworms come from originally?
Some eggs may settle on food or toothbrushes. So, children may swallow some eggs at first by playing with other children who have eggs on their fingers, or from food, drink, toothbrushes or dust that have been contaminated with threadworm eggs. Any eggs that you swallow then hatch and grow into adult worms in the gut.
What foods cause threadworms?
Most of the tapeworms that affect humans come from eating undercooked animal products — particularly beef and pork — as well as contaminated fish that's raw or undercooked.
How do you get rid of threadworm eggs?
To remove threadworm eggs and prevent re-infection: Change and wash underwear, nightwear and, if possible bed linen and towels, every day for a few days. A hot water wash, or the heat of an iron, will kill the eggs.
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