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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

The symptoms of enterobiasis may include painful itching around the anus, restless sleep, poor appetite, and failure to gain weight. When the infection is heavy, there can be a secondary bacterial infection due to the irritation and scratching of the anal area.

History and Symptoms

Most of the individuals with pinworm infection are asymptomatic. The main symptoms are pruritus ani and perineal pruritus (i.e., itching in and around the anus and around the perineum). The itching occurs mainly during the night.^[1]^[2]

Common symptoms

Pruritus ani
Perineal pruritus
Perianal pain or soreness

Less common symptoms

Restlessness
Insomnia
Fatigue
Emotional instability
Enuresis
Perivulvar itch
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite and weight (uncommon, but can occur in severe infections)

References

↑ Cook GC (1994). "Enterobius vermicularis infection". Gut. 35 (9): 1159–62. PMC 1375686. PMID 7959218.
↑ Caldwell JP (1982). "Pinworms (enterobius vermicularis)". Can Fam Physician. 28: 306–9. PMC 2306321. PMID 21286054.

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[pmid7959218-1] Cook GC (1994). "Enterobius vermicularis infection". Gut. 35 (9): 1159–62. PMC 1375686. PMID 7959218.

[pmid21286054-2] Caldwell JP (1982). "Pinworms (enterobius vermicularis)". Can Fam Physician. 28: 306–9. PMC 2306321. PMID 21286054.

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 ==Overview==
-The symptoms may include painful [[itching]] around the [[anus]], restless [[sleep]], poor [[appetite]], and failure to gain weight.
+The symptoms of [[enterobiasis]] may include painful itching around the anus, restless sleep, poor appetite, and failure to gain weight. When the infection is heavy, there can be a secondary bacterial infection due to the irritation and scratching of the anal area.
 ==History and Symptoms==
-One third of individuals with pinworm infection are totally [[asymptomatic]].<ref name="burkhart2005p838" /> The main symptoms are [[pruritus ani]] and [[perineum|perineal]] [[pruritus]], i.e., [[itch]]ing in and around the anus and around the [[perineum]].<ref name="burkhart2005p838">[[#burkhart2005|Burkhart & burkhart 2005]], p. 838</ref><ref name="cook2009p1516">[[#cook2009|Cook et al. 2009]], p. 1516</ref><ref name="gutierrez2000p355" /> The itching occurs mainly during the night,<ref name="cook2009p1516" /><ref name="caldwell1982p307">[[#caldwell1982|Caldwell 1982]], p. 307.</ref> and is caused by the female pinworms migrating to lay eggs around the anus.<ref name="cook1994p1159" /><ref name="gutierrez2000p355" /> Both the migrating females and the clumps of eggs are irritating, but the mechanisms causing the intense [[pruritus]] have not been explained.<ref name="caldwell1982p307" />  The intensity of the itching varies, and it can be described as [[tickling]], crawling sensations, or even [[acute pain]].<ref name="cook1994p1160">[[#cook1994|Cook 1994]], p. 1160</ref> The itching leads to continuously scratching the area around the anus, which can further result in tearing of the skin and complications such as [[secondary infection|secondary bacterial infections]], including [[bacterial]] [[dermatitis]] (i.e., skin inflammation) and [[folliculitis]] (i.e., hair follicle inflammation).<ref name="cook2009p1516" /><ref name="gutierrez2000p355">[[#gutierrez2000|Gutiérrez 2005]], p. 355.</ref><ref name="cook1994p1160" /> General symptoms are [[insomnia]] (i.e., persistent difficulties to sleep) and [[psychomotor agitation|restlessness]].<ref name="cook2009p1516" /> A considerable proportion of children suffer from [[anorexia (symptom)|anorexia]] (i.e., loss of appetite), [[weight loss]], [[irritability]], emotional instability, and [[enuresis]] (i.e., inability to control [[urination]]).<ref name="cook2009p1516" />
+Most of the individuals with pinworm infection are [[asymptomatic]]. The main symptoms are [[pruritus ani]] and [[perineum|perineal]] [[pruritus]] (i.e., itching in and around the anus and around the [[perineum]]). The itching occurs mainly during the night.<ref name="pmid7959218">{{cite journal |vauthors=Cook GC |title=Enterobius vermicularis infection |journal=Gut |volume=35 |issue=9 |pages=1159–62 |year=1994 |pmid=7959218 |pmc=1375686 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid21286054">{{cite journal |vauthors=Caldwell JP |title=Pinworms (enterobius vermicularis) |journal=Can Fam Physician |volume=28 |issue= |pages=306–9 |year=1982 |pmid=21286054 |pmc=2306321 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
-Symptoms are caused by the female pinworm   laying her eggs. Symptoms of pinworm infection usually are mild and some   infected people have no symptoms.
+===Common symptoms===
+*[[Pruritus ani]]
+*Perineal pruritus
+*Perianal pain or soreness
-* Difficulty sleeping and restlessness due to the [[itching]] that occurs during the night.
+===Less common symptoms===
-* Intense itching around the anus.
+*[[Restlessness]]
-* Irritability due to itching and interrupted sleep.
+*[[Insomnia]]
-* Irritated or infected skin around the anus, from constant scratching.
+*[[Fatigue]]
-* Irritation or discomfort of the [[vagina]] in young girls (if an adult worm enters the vagina rather than the anus).
+*Emotional instability
-* Loss of appetite and weight (uncommon, but can occur in severe infections).
+*[[Enuresis]]
+*Perivulvar itch
+*[[Abdominal pain]]
+*[[Loss of appetite]] and [[Weight loss|weight]] (uncommon, but can occur in severe infections)
-The most common clinical manifestation of a pinworm infection is an itchy anal region. When the infection is heavy, there can be a secondary bacterial infection due to the irritation and scratching of the anal area. Often the patient will complain of teeth grinding, and insomnia due to disturbed sleep, or even [[abdominal pain]] or [[appendicitis]]. [[Infection]] of the female genital tract has been well reported.
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