Oxyurosis (Oxyuriasis)

Oxyurosis (oxyuriasis) is a parasitic disease caused by pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis). This is the most common helminthiasis in humans.

The causative agent of oxyurosis is the pinworm, or human oxyuris vermicularis - a small white worm 1-13 mm long. Females lay eggs in the anal area, causing severe itching. Infection occurs through the fecal-oral route.

The main symptoms of oxyurosis: itching in the anal area (especially at night), restless sleep, irritability. Children experience sleep and appetite disorders and abdominal pain.

Diagnosis is based on the detection of helminth eggs. Treatment consists of taking antihelminthic drugs and observing personal hygiene rules.

Thus, oxyurosis is a common parasitic disease caused by pinworms and manifested by itching in the anal area. Treatment consists of taking antihelminthics and maintaining hygiene.

Oxyurosis (oxyuriasis) is an infectious intestinal disease caused by oxyurosis (Enterobius vermicularis). This is the most common helminthiasis in humans.

Oxyurosis is also called enterobiasis, since the causative agent is oxyur, or human pinworm - a small white worm 1-2 cm long.

The disease is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, most often through dirty hands. Oxyur larvae enter the mouth and then develop in the small intestine.

The main symptoms of oxyurosis: itching in the anus (usually at night), anxiety and sleep disturbances in children, irritation and inflammation of the skin around the anus.

A parasitic disease is diagnosed by the presence of helminth eggs in the feces. Treatment consists of taking antihelminthic drugs, as well as observing personal hygiene rules.

Prevention of oxyurosis includes washing hands, vegetables and fruits, using individual bed linen and towels, regular cleaning and wet disinfection of the premises. If an infected person is identified, it is necessary to deworm all contact persons.