Enterobiosis (Enterobiasis), Oxyurosis (Oxyuriasis)

Enterobiasis, Oxyuriasis, is a common worldwide disease of children caused by Enterobius vermicularis, a nematode that parasitizes the colon. These parasites do not cause serious harm to the intestinal walls, although in some cases they can cause acute appendicitis in a child.

The nightly release of female pinworms from the anus leads to irritation and inflammation of the skin in the perineal area, which forces the child to scratch the itchy areas. This is how helminth eggs get onto the fingers and under the nails, and from there again into the intestines, causing reinvasion. Through dirty hands, the infection can be transmitted to other children.

Pinworms can also penetrate the vulva, causing an unpleasant vaginal discharge that bothers girls.

Enterobiasis responds well to treatment with piperazine-based drugs.

Enterobirosis (or enterobiasis) is an invasive disease of the intestinal tract, which is caused by worms - pinworms. These parasites are carriers of infections and diseases, one of which is enterobiasis. This disease is transmitted from person to person as a result of contact with infected excrement, communication with sick animals, failure to comply with hygiene rules, etc.

Infection with intestinal parasites occurs in people of completely different age categories. But small children, especially those under 5 years of age, suffer the most from enterobiasis. The reason for this is that young children