The pinworm is known to everyone, we talk on TekeTrek about it in detail below.
About pinworms
Pinworm is a type of worm that infects humans, ranging in length from 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
Pinworm habitats
Pinworms inhabit the human body where they migrate to the anal area of the host to lay their eggs.
Reproduction in the Pinworm
While the infected person is asleep, pinworms lay thousands of eggs in the skin surrounding the anus.
Symptoms of heartburn
Symptoms of burn injury include:
- Itching in the anus or vagina.
- Insomnia, irritability and disturbed sleep.
- Stomach pain and nausea sometimes.
It is worth noting that heartburn may not cause any symptoms.
Causes of pinworms
A person becomes infected with pinworms by accidentally swallowing or inhaling their eggs, as the small eggs are transmitted to his mouth through contaminated food, drink, or fingers.
- After the infected person swallows the eggs, they hatch in the intestine and mature into adult worms within weeks.
- The females move to the anal area to lay eggs and cause itching. When you scratch, you scratch the area and the eggs stick to your fingers or reach under your nails.
- The eggs are then transferred to toys, bedding, toilet seats, food, liquids, clothing, or even others.
- Eggs may remain alive on surfaces for two to three weeks.
Burn infection
The infection may occur in children between 5 and 10 years of age, but it may not occur in children younger than 2 years.
- The eggs are easily spread to family members, caregivers, or others at school or child care centers.
- Living in crowded places. People who live in institutions are more susceptible to pinworm infection.
Prevention of burns
You may find scaly eggs on surfaces such as toys, faucets, bedding, and toilet seats, for up to two weeks. Therefore, infection can be avoided through regular cleaning. Other methods also include:
- Wash the anus in the morning, as it lays eggs at night.
- Change underwear and bedding daily.
- Wash bedding, pajamas, underwear, and towels with hot water to kill the eggs.
- Avoid scratching the anal area, where fingernails collect eggs.
- Wash hands after toileting to reduce the risk of infection.
- It can be treated using medications, and the whole family must be treated.
FAQ
Among the most common questions:
- Where does Harqas live?
Pinworms inhabit the human body.
- How do pinworms reproduce?
Pinworms reproduce with eggs.
In short, pinworms inhabit the human body, reproduce with eggs, and can be prevented by good personal hygiene.
