Of the many parasitic infestations involving worms, pinworms are the most prevalent form of worm infestation. They affect approximately 200 million people all over the world, one-third of which can be found in the United States. Genus Enterobius or pinworm, is a parasitic roundworm belonging to the phylum Nematoda.
An enlarged spleen is not normal and occurs as a consequence of another underlying disease. An enlarged spleen is caused by infections (mononucleosis, toxoplasmosis, endocarditis); liver diseases (cirrhosis); cancer; inflammatory diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis); trauma; and. infiltrated diseases (Gaucher disease, amyloidosis).
Mononucleosis causes the inflammation of the liver, which is more commonly known as hepatitis. It can also cause enlargement of the spleen. It is advised to people suffering from the mono virus infection to avoid vigorous contact sports as this may cause the spleen to rupture.ononucleosis causes the inflammation of the liver, which is more commonly known as hepatitis. It can also cause enlargement of the spleen. It is advised to people suffering from the mono virus infection to avoid vigorous contact sports as this may cause the spleen to rupture.