Term Name: | enterobiasis |
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Synonyms: | Enterobius vermicularis infection, oxyuriasis, Oxyuris vermicularis infection, Pinworm infection, Threadworm infection |
Definition: | A parasitic helminthiasis infectious disease that involves infection of the anus by the pinworm Enterobius vermicularis. The major symptom is perianal itching. Infected people experience perianal pruritus and excoriations from scratching. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:7457] ( DOID:7457 ) |