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 ...

Q. Is it OK to give worm medicine to children if you only suspect worms but don’t have evidence of it? When my kids complain of a tickly-like sensation on their rectal area, I deworm my family and dog ...

The infection season in kindergartens and schools is already here, and experts explain how the risk of reinfection can be reduced through simple means. There are few phenomena that manage to trouble ...