Threadworm Threadworm infestation is a common minor ailment, particularly in kids. The worm species that causes it – Enterobius vermicularis – goes by many other names, including pinworm.

The threadworm infection cycle begins when immature larvae excreted in the host poop develop into larvae. The infective larvae then crawl off the poop and into the soil to search for a host to infect.

Since threadworm eggs are easily transmitted via shared clothing, towels, bed linen and various other surfaces, it is important to take measures to clean and disinfect all objects and areas to ...

She added: "The Threadworm incident really bothered me. I felt disgusting because of his comments but I also feel he was the reason why I had it to begin with.

Threadworm eggs are resilient and can survive for up to three weeks before they hatch. If eggs hatch around the anus, they re-enter the bowels or gut as tiny, newborn worms.

A threadworm infestation is known as enterobiasis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pinworms are the most common type of worm infection in the United States.

Louise Peckre of the German Primate Centre, in Göttingen, has found that red-fronted lemurs treat threadworm infestations in the gut and around the anus with millipede juice.

Threadworm found in chocolate Erast Zubarev, 34, had popped out to his local shopping centre to stock up on his favourite chocolate snacks.

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