Suggest that your child avoid biting his or her nails. Trim your child's fingernails so there's less space for eggs to collect. Wash bedsheets, pajamas, underwear, washcloths and towels in hot water to help kill pinworm eggs. Showering may help avoid possible re-contamination in bath water. Because pinworms lay their eggs at night, washing the anal area in the morning can help reduce the number of pinworm eggs on your body. So besides regular cleaning of surfaces, methods to help prevent the spread of pinworm eggs or to prevent reinfection include: Pinworm eggs can cling to surfaces, including toys, faucets, bedding and toilet seats, for two weeks. Infection of part of the abdomen (peritoneal cavity).This can cause problems such as inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis) and inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus (endometritis).Īlthough rare, other complications of a pinworm infection may include: The parasite can travel from the anal area up the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes and around the pelvic organs.
In rare circumstances, heavy infestations can cause infection of female genitals. Typical pinworm infections don't cause serious problems. People who live in institutions are at higher risk of developing pinworm infections. Pinworm infections are uncommon in children younger than age 2. The tiny (microscopic) eggs are easily spread to family members, caregivers, or other children at school or child care centers. Pinworm infections are most likely to occur in children ages 5 to 10. Risk factors for pinworm infection include: Pinworm eggs can survive for two to three weeks on surfaces. The eggs can also be transferred from contaminated fingers to food, liquids, clothes or other people. The eggs then get transferred to other surfaces, such as toys, bedding or toilet seats. When you scratch the itchy area, the eggs cling to your fingers and get under your fingernails. Once swallowed, the eggs hatch in the intestines and mature into adult worms within a few weeks.įemale pinworms move to the anal area to lay their eggs, which often results in anal itching. The tiny (microscopic) eggs can be carried to your mouth by contaminated food, drink or your fingers. Accidentally swallowing or breathing in pinworm eggs causes a pinworm infection.
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