The pinworm is a nematode, which is medically referred to as Enterobius vermicularis. It is a roundworm that is characterized by being small, thin, and white. The length of a pinworm is normally comparable to the length of a staple. The longest pinworms could measure approximately a half-inch.
Although it is medically known as Enterobius vermicularis, the worm has been commonly named pinworm, as the tales of the female worm resembles a pin.
What is the infection with Pinworms?
The pinworm infection is considered to be the most frequent type of infection of the human intestines. Moreover, infection with pinworms is also the most usual type of worm infection worldwide.