Oxyuridae, paleoparasitologia, enterobius vermicularis, kerodon rupestris. Ascp press, american society of clinical pathologists, chicago, 1987. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. The female worm measures about 8 to mm in size and is fusiform in shape. Pinworm infection usually occurs via ingestion of infectious eggs by direct anustomouth transfer by fingers. Video journal and encyclopedia of gi endoscopy, october 20. An american textbook of the diseases of children 1895 14595729199. This image is a work of the centers for disease control and prevention, part of the united states department of health and human services, taken or made as part of an employees official duties. Often infection is symptomless, but more often there is perianal itching due to the adult females, which lay the eggs in the perianal region. Oxyurids are parasites of invertebrates and vertebrates of the old and new.
In some areas the common names seatworm and threadworm are used the latter of which is sometimes also used to refer to strongyloides. Animalia nematoda secernetea rhabditida oxyuridae enterobius vermicularis. Reinfection and persontoperson transmission is common. Enterobius vermicularis centers for disease control.
Enterobius vermicularis 14 25 10 18 7 15 17 5 26 17 167 49. Another putative pinworm species, enterobius gregorii, has been. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 1. Reino animalia, fillum nematoda, clase rhabditea, orden oxyurata. The medical condition associated with pinworm infestation is known as pinworm infection enterobiasis a type of helminthiasis.
Retroinfection, or the migration of newly hatched larvae from the anal skin back into the rectum, may occur but the frequency with which this. It is a nematode roundworm and a common intestinal parasite or helminth, especially in humans. Pinworm has the broadest geographic range of any helminth, and is the most prevalent helminth infection in the usa and western europe. The nematode roundworm enterobius vermicularis is widely known as the human pinworm due to the females long, pointed tail. Histology revealed the unusual presence of multiple. Pronunciation of enterobius vermicularis with 1 audio pronunciation, 5 synonyms, 2 translations and more for enterobius vermicularis. As with many other gi nematodes, pinworms do not need to rely on a vector for transmission. Links to pubmed are also available for selected references. The analyses of ancient dna adna retrieved from archaeological. A case of enterobiasis presenting as posttraumaticstressdisorder. Enterobius vermicularis this species causes perianal pruritis enterobiasis in humans parasite morphology. Enterobius vermicularis atlas parasitologia biologia.
It is commonly found in schoolaged children, though it is seen in adults as well. In some areas the common names seatworm and threadworm are used the latter of which is sometimes also used to refer to strongyloides stercoralis. Media in category enterobius vermicularis the following 118 files are in this category, out of 118 total. Pinworm infection in human is initiated by the ingestion of the infective eggs, which hatch in the intestine, where they develop into the adult worms. Enterobius vermicularis especialidades medicas salud. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website.
Enterobius vermicularis ppt talking about the worm slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Basic health units bhu using the grahams technique 1941, in the city of. Enterobius vermicularis by oscar flores ocadiz on prezi. Linda allen certified nutritionist and former yeast infection sufferer teaches you her candida freedom step by step success system jampacked with a valuable information on how to naturally and permanently eliminate your yeast infection from the root and achieve lasting freedom from candida related symptoms. The cuticle layer protects the nematode so it can invade digestive tracts of animals. Enterobius vermicularis pinworm infestation is quite common, especially in children and their caregivers. Lucila juarez perezequipo 4 jorge aranda, ricardo hernandez, virgilio mateos. Pinworm infection, also known as enterobiasis, is a human parasitic disease caused by the pinworm. This is facilitated by the perianal itch pruritis ani induced by the presence of pinworm eggs in the. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version.