Worms can live everywhere, but there are several types of worms that live do the country with tropical climate. In this article we will discuss intestinal worms, especially pinworms. Pinworms is one intestine worms that are bothering us, especially in children. This worm is causing tremendous itching at the anus.
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Characteristic of Pinworms
This worm is very easily recognized from its physical appearance, pinworms are white, shaped like a thread and we can see directly on the patient fases pinworm infection. There are many consequences that will be caused by intense itching around the anus sufferers of this intestinal worms.
These parasites attack will usually result in irritation of the skin, sometimes can lead to inflammation of the vagina.
Modes of Pinworms Transmission
Pinworms are very easily transmitted. Therefore, our hygiene is very influential on this intestinal worms infection. Pinworms can be spread through food such as vegetables or fruits that we eat, the food is often the nest to incubate eggs intestinal worms and later entered into our bodies after we eat.
Pinworms found in the fruit or vegetable was then proliferate in the mouth. Apart from food, of pinworms infection can also occur through indirect contact such as contact through clothing or bed linen that is used.
How to prevent Pinworms Spread
As parents, we should keep our children from getting infected intestinal worms such as pinworms. There are several things you can do to prevent transmission:
- Try to keep the kids a bath every day at least 2 times.
- Wash hands thoroughly using soap, especially after defecation or before eating.
- Avoid the habit of nail biting children.
- Change clothes every day, especially underwear.
- If possible, change bed linen every day.
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