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 ...

It might not be the type of topic you chat about over dinner, but an ‘itchy bum’ is far more common than most would like to admit. In fact, a new study has revealed that a surprising 61% of UK men ...

Parents are being urged to monitor their children closely as demand for threadworm treatment has surged by 73% compared to the same period last year, indicating a spike in cases during February 2026.

Parents have been told to keep a keen eye on their children as demand for threadworm treatment is up 73% compared to this time last year, suggesting a spike in cases in February 2026. The common ...

11:33, Fri, Feb 27, 2026 Updated: 11:35, Fri, Feb 27, 2026 Parents are being urged to monitor their children closely as demand for threadworm treatment has surged by 73% compared to the same period ...

Parents are being encouraged to keep a close eye on their children as demand for threadworm treatment has rocketed by 73% compared to the same period last year, suggesting a surge in cases during ...

Worm infections are generally thought of as a childhood problem. The truth, however, is that adults too carry a risk, especially in places where hygiene, food and water safety may be less than perfect ...

USC researchers have found evidence of threadworm (Strongyloides stercoralis) in South Carolina in two different studies. Their research, which was published in The American Journal of Tropical ...

If you see your child scratching his bum more than usual, he might have worms. Read on to find out all you need to know about worms in children. If you have a child who’s skinny, you’ve probably heard ...

Threadworms, which are a type of parasitic nematode, spend a lot of time crawling around on human skin, poking and prodding to find the best place for entry before burrowing in. But disrupting a ...