Threadworms have the repulsive habit of slithering out of their host’s anus at night and laying their eggs in the soft flesh nearby. The site where the eggs are laid itches.

Threadworms are small, parasitic worms that infect the human intestine. Also called pinworms, the worms are white and resemble pieces of thread. They can hatch eggs within the gut and multiply ...

While threadworms are not harmful they can cause discomfort in your child Credit: Getty - Contributor. Here’s all the information you need on threadworms, also known as pinworms – what do you ...

As with most uncomfortable things in life, threadworms are something we'd all rather avoid. Unfortunately that's easier said than done, as according to NHS Choices it is estimated that up to 40% ...

While threadworms are not harmful they can cause discomfort in your child Credit: Getty - Contributor. Here’s all the information you need on threadworms, also known as pinworms – what do you ...

Christmas. A time for giving and receiving. This year, I would like to thank Santa for the gift of threadworms. My kids asked for a hamster but worms were an interesting alternative. To be honest ...

Threadworms. Threadworms are tiny worms in your poo which resemble white threads. "The worms usually come out at night while your child is sleeping," says the NHS.

How do I know if my son has worms? He keeps scratching his bottom! Is this a common sign or are there others to look out for?

Threadworms are small, white, thread-like worms between 2mm and 13mm in length and live in the gut for five to six weeks and then die. Female threadworms lay eggs around the anus, this usually ...

My six-year-old son may have threadworms, as he has been scratching a lot. A friend told me to get mebendazole. How can I ensure that our other two children don't catch them too?

Threadworms are very common. Nearly half of all children under the age of ten and many adults have threadworms at some time often without realising as the infection usually causes no symptoms ...

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