Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. People also ask

   How is threadworm transmitted?

   • Transmission occurs by the faecal-oral route when threadworm eggs are ingested. Eggs can be ingested by hand-to-mouth transfer (after scratching) from the faeces/perianal area of an infected person or by handling contaminated surfaces such as toys, bedding, or clothing.

   Threadworm | Health topics A to Z | CKS - NICE

   cks.nice.org.uk/topics/threadworm/#!scenariorecommendation:3

   See all results for this question

   What is a thread worm?

   • Threadworms are small, thin, white, thread-like worms between 2 mm and 13 mm long. They infect human guts (intestines). Worms in children are very common but anyone of any age can be affected. A threadworm is called a pinworm in some countries. The image shows two female threadworms next to a ruler.

   Threadworms: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient

   patient.info/skin-conditions/itchy-bottom-pruritus-ani/threadworms

   See all results for this question

   How do I know if my child has threadworms?

   • Threadworms (pinworms) are tiny worms in your poo. They're common in children and spread easily. You can treat them without seeing a GP. You can spot threadworms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread. You might also see them around your child's bottom (anus). The worms usually come out at night while your child is sleeping.

   Threadworms - NHS

   www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/

   See all results for this question

   What do threadworms look like?

   • Threadworms, also known as pinworms, are tiny parasitic worms that infect the large intestine of humans. Threadworms are a common type of worm infection in the UK, particularly in children under the age of 10. The worms are white and look like small pieces of thread. You may notice them around your child’s bottom or in their poo.

   Threadworms - NHS inform

   www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/threadworms

   See all results for this question

   How do you know if you have threadworms?

   • Typically someone with threadworms (often a child), touches their bottom (either when they are cleaning themselves after going to the toilet or when they are scratching) and one or more of the tiny eggs gets caught under their fingernail.

   Threadworms: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient

   patient.info/skin-conditions/itchy-bottom-pruritus-ani/threadworms

   See all results for this question

   How do you get rid of threadworms?

   • For most people, treatment will involve taking a single dose of a medication called mebendazole to kill the worms. If necessary, another dose can be taken after 2 weeks. During treatment and for a few weeks afterwards, it’s also important to follow strict hygiene measures to avoid spreading the threadworm eggs.

   Threadworms - NHS inform

   www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/threadworms

   See all results for this question

2. www.nhs.uk › conditions › threadwormsThreadworms - NHS

   www.nhs.uk › conditions › threadworms

   • Cached

   Threadworms (pinworms) are tiny worms in your poo. They're common in children and spread easily. You can treat them without seeing a GP. Check if it's threadworms. You can spot threadworms in your poo. They look like pieces of white thread. You might also see them around your child's bottom (anus).

   • Mebendazole

     Mebendazole - Brand names: Ovex, Vermox. Find out how...

   • Worms in Humans

     A pharmacist can help if you have: small, white worms in...

3. patient.info › threadwormsThreadworms: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient

   patient.info › threadworms

   • Cached

   Sep 26, 2023 · How do you get threadworms in the first place? Typically someone with threadworms (often a child), touches their bottom (either when they are cleaning themselves after going to the toilet or when they are scratching) and one or more of the tiny eggs gets caught under their fingernail.

4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › worms-in-humansWorms in humans - NHS

   www.nhs.uk › conditions › worms-in-humans

   • Cached

   A pharmacist can help if you have: small, white worms in your poo that look like pieces of thread; extreme itching around your anus, particularly at night; This is probably threadworms. They're common in the UK and can be treated with medicine from a pharmacy.

5. Videos

   • 

     3:38

     youtube.com

     Doctor explains HOW TO TREAT PINWORMS (aka threadworms)

     2 Jul 2023

     290K views

   • 

     4:16

     youtube.com

     Pinworms | How To Get Rid of Pinworms | Threadworms Treatment (2024)

     4 Feb 2019

     728K views

   • 

     9:46

     youtube.com

     Pinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Life Cycle – Enterobius vermicularis

     19 Nov 2022

     31.4K views

   View all

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesPinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms, How You Get Them & Treatment

   my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseases

   • Cached

   Around this time, pinworms make their way out of your rectum to lay eggs around your anus. Pinworms look small, thin and grayish-white, like little pieces of thread. This is why they’re sometimes called threadworms. You may also find them wriggling in underwear or bedsheets.

7. www.nhsinform.scot › threadwormsThreadworms - NHS inform

   www.nhsinform.scot › threadworms

   • Cached

   Oct 16, 2024 · Threadworms, also called pinworms, are tiny parasitic worms that infect the large intestine. Learn about threadworms symptoms and treatment.

8. www.what0-18.nhs.uk › threadwormsThreadworms :: Healthier Together - what0-18

   www.what0-18.nhs.uk › threadworms

   • Cached

   Threadworms spread easily via tiny eggs (too small to see without a microscope). Without careful hygiene, the eggs can contaminate surfaces such as bedding, clothing, toys, food or hands. Once the eggs enter through the mouth, they hatch and the larvae develop into adult worms. The worms are white and look like small pieces of thread.

9. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › threadwormThreadworm | Health topics A to Z | CKS - NICE

   cks.nice.org.uk › topics › threadworm

   Eggs can be ingested by hand-to-mouth transfer (after scratching) from the faeces/perianal area of an infected person or by handling contaminated surfaces such as toys, bedding, or clothing.