What are threadworms?

Threadworm (or some people call it 
pinworm ) The scientific name is Enterobius Vermicularis. It is a type of worm that has a long and slender shape like a thread. It is white to transparent. Often found in the lower part of the large intestine of humans. Especially in preschool children. Who often accidentally ทางเข้า ufabet put their hands or toys in their mouths. When the female worm is fully grown, it moves from the intestine to the human anus to lay eggs. It causes itching around the anus, especially at night.

How do threadworms enter the body?

Threadworms can enter through several routes. The general methods that put the body at risk of infection are as follows:

• Oral:  If there is contact with parasite eggs from objects, food, drinking water or from other people. Because this type of parasite eggs are very small, they can stick to fingers, nails and enter the body through the mouth. If hands are not washed thoroughly first or contaminated objects put into the mouth, the parasite can continue to grow in the intestines.
• Inhalation:  Since threadworm eggs are very small and can enter the body through inhalation if they become airborne.

What are the symptoms of threadworm disease? 

Symptoms of threadworm disease are mostly itching around the anus. It is more common in children than adults because children may not be able to maintain good hygiene. Common symptoms include:

• Itching around the anus, especially at night. Because the female parasite moves from the intestines to lay eggs around the anus, causing itching.
• Restlessness, insomnia due to itching 
• stomach ache 
• Loss of appetite 
• Irritation around the anus due to scratching around the anus. If you scratch too much until it becomes a wound, inflammation or skin infection may follow.
• It has been reported that adult worms can move through the intestines to the appendix, potentially causing acute appendicitis. 

How to diagnose threadworm disease 

Examination and diagnosis can done by examining for parasite eggs from around the anus. In medicine, the popular method is to use a clear tape (Scotch Tape Technique) to stick around the anus in the morning after waking up before taking a bath to examine for parasite eggs under a microscope.

How to treat threadworm disease

The current treatment method for threadworms is to treat with deworming medication. However, patients should not buy deworming medication to take by themselves. They should consult a doctor or pharmacist because it is necessary to know the type of worm before being able to prescribe the appropriate medication.

Mebendazole

It is an anthelmintic use to treat a variety of intestinal worm infections. Including threadworm (pinworm), whipworm, and roundworm. The drug works by inhibiting the parasite’s absorption of glucose, causing it to starve and eventually die.

Albendazole

It is an anthelmintic use to treat a variety of worm infections. Including threadworm (pinworm), roundworm, tapeworm, and hookworm. It works by inhibiting the worms’ energy-producing processes, causing them to die and eliminate from the body.

In addition, if it is found that someone is infecte with parasites, family members and close friends, such as classmates, should also be treat.