Oxyuriasis: The Infectious Disease
The infectious disease I have is enterobiasis. It is spelled E-N-T-E-R-O-B-I-A-S-I-S. It is known as pinworm or sometimes oxyuriasis. A pinworm is a small, thin, white roundworm. The scientific name for the pinworm is nematode. Its scientific name for the disease Enterobius vermicularis.
It lives in the colon and anus of humans, and causes itching in that area. That is the only symptom of the disease is itching which may result in difficulty sleeping. Symptoms are usually are mild and some infected people have no symptoms.
It is treated with a prescription or over-the-counter medications. Treatment involves two doses of the medication and the second dose being given 2 weeks after the first dose. All family members living in the same house
It lives in the colon and anus of humans, and causes itching in that area. That is the only symptom of the disease is itching which may result in difficulty sleeping. Symptoms are usually are mild and some infected people have no symptoms.
It is treated with a prescription or over-the-counter medications. Treatment involves two doses of the medication and the second dose being given 2 weeks after the first dose. All family members living in the same house