What Are Pinworms and Tapeworms? Pinworms are also called “threadworms.” They’re the most common type of intestinal worm infection in the U.S. and one of the most common in the world. They’re thin and ...

The Basics - Management of threadworms Threadworm infestation is common, and good hygiene is the key to management, says Dr Keith Barnard.

Parasitic nematodes (commonly known as roundworms) are a large, diverse and poorly studied group of disease-causing organisms that severely impact the health of humans and animals. They infect almost ...

Pinworms, also known as threadworms, are tiny white or light gray worms that cause the common infection called enterobiasis. The scientific name for the organism is Enterobius vermicularis – a small ...