Enterobiasis rarely causes any serious physical problems except for the main symptom, which is severe rectal itching. Enterobiasis definition of enterobiasis by merriamwebster. Occasionally, invasion of the female genital tract with vulvovaginitis and pelvic or peritoneal granulomas can occur. Enterobius vermicularis pinworm and trichuris trichiura whipworm are two of the most common nematode infections worldwide enterobiasis pinworm enterobiasis occurs in both temperate and tropical climates. A pinworm infection may also be called enterobiasis. Enterobiasis nord national organization for rare disorders. Enterobiasis definition of enterobiasis by the free. Aug 30, 2016 repeated infections should be treated by the same method as the first infection. Pinworm infections are most common in children 5 to 14 years old. Family members of the affected individuals often become infected, as well. Enterobius vermicularis atlas parasitologia biologia sanitaria. Enterobiasis and its relationship with anal itching and enuresis among schoolage children in calabar, nigeria.
Download fulltext pdf enterobiasis vermicularis article pdf available in video journal and encyclopedia of gi endoscopy 12. At night, these worms enter your childs anus and lay tiny eggs around it. Those most likely to be infected with pinworm are preschool and schoolage children, people who take care of infected children, and people who are institutionalized. Enterobiasis, also known as oxyuriasis or pinworm infection, is a common, contagious helminthic infestation caused by the nematode enterobius vermicularis that mainly affects children and institutionalized persons. Other symptoms include, teeth grinding, enuresia, insomnia. Prevalence of enterobiasis among primary school children in ragama, sri lanka. Definition enterobiasis, or pinworm infection as it is commonly called, is an intestinal infection caused by the parasitic roundworm called enterobius vermicularis. Travelers are at risk if staying in crowded conditions with infected people. Prevalence estimates suggest there are 40 million infected persons in the united. Repeated infections should be treated by the same method as the first infection. In institutions, mass and simultaneous treatment, repeated in 2 weeks, can be effective. Prevalence and risk factors for enterobiasis among preschool children in a metropolitan city in korea.
In households where more than one member is infected or where repeated, symptomatic infections occur, it is recommended that all household members be treated at the same time. Enterobiasis definition is infestation with or disease caused by pinworms genus enterobius, especially e. Feb 03, 2020 pinworms are small, thin, white worms that infect the intestines. Infeccion por enterobius vermicularis en ninos preescolares. Pinworm infection, also called enterobiasis, is caused by enterobius vermicularis. Enterobiasis definition of enterobiasis by medical. Prevalence estimates suggest there are 40 million infected persons in the united states 3.
Jun 24, 2019 pinworm is endemic worldwide and commonly clusters within families. Enterobiasis definition of enterobiasis by the free dictionary. Oxiuriasis enterobiasis contagio, sintomas y tratamiento. Unabridged based on the random house unabridged dictionary, random house, inc. Enterobiasis definition of enterobiasis by medical dictionary. Pinworm enterobiasis, oxyuriasis, threadworm chapter 4. Infestacion por oxiuros enfermedades infecciosas manual. Enterobius vermicularis is an intestinal nematode more prevalent in school aged children. Enterobiasis parasitologia medica, 4e accessmedicina. Apr 27, 2016 otubassey ib, ejezie gc, epoke j, useh. Recurrent paediatric pinworm infection of the vagina as a potential reservoir for enterobius vermicularis.
Enterobiasis or pinworm infection is a common, contagious, parasitic infestation found mainly in children. The disorder is spread by swallowing or inhaling the tiny eggs of the pinworm. Toxoplasmosis diagnostico y tratamiento mayo clinic. Enterobiasis definition, infestation with pinworms. The most typical symptom is perianal pruritus, especially at night, which may lead to excoriations and bacterial superinfection.