What causes pinworms in infants?

Pinworm infections are the most common type of intestinal infections caused by small parasitic worms. They affect millions of individuals every year, especially babies and toddlers. As a parent, it may be a cause of concern. But you need not have to worry, since it doesn't take long to get rid of the infection. read more

Pinworms, also called as threadworms, or seatworms are very common intestinal parasites and affects millions of people every year specially toddlers and babies. Pinworms, also called as threadworms, or seatworms are very common intestinal parasites and affects millions of people every year specially toddlers and babies. read more

Pinworm infections occur in all socioeconomic groups; however, human-to-human spread is favored by close, crowded living conditions. Spread among family members is common. Animals do not harbor pinworms - humans are the only natural host for this parasite. The most common symptom of pinworms is an itchy rectal area. read more