What are Pinworms? Pinworms are described as tiny, white,
thread-like worms that can live in the bowels. Children under
the age of ten years old are extremely susceptible to these
types of worms but they can affect adults. They are not harmful
and easily treatable. The diagnoses of Pinworms are based on the
symptoms and a physical examination. Your doctor may take a swab
sample from the anus area to collect the eggs that are then sent
to the laboratory for further testing. What Causes Pinworms?
Pinworms are usually spread through children who then pass the
infection from person to person. The female worm then ventures
out of the infected child or adults anus at night to lay eggs on
the anus while he or she is asleep. As a result, intense itching
and scratching occurs and the eggs are transferred to the
fingers. Because the eggs are caught under the fingernails, they
will now infect anything (such as food, towels, toys etc) that
they come into contact with. These eggs may also drop off, for
example if shaken o