Enterobius /En·tero·bi·us/ (en″ter-o´be-us) a genus of intestinal nematodes (superfamily Oxyuroidea), including E. vermicula´ris, the seatworm or pinworm, parasitic in the upper large intestine, and occasionally in the female genitals and bladder; infection is frequent in children, sometimes causing itching.
Patient discussion about Enterobius.
En·ter·o·bi·us ( n t -r  b -s)n. A genus of nematode worms including the common pinworm. |
Enterobius
a genus of nematodes of the family Oxyuridae. Includes E. vermicularis, the human pinworm; causes enterobiasis.
Patient discussion about Enterobius.
Q. Is it possible to have pin worm on directly on the skin of your fore arms? I've had this condition for more than a year. The only thing that makes a difference is something to kill parasites. Nothing works efficiently. I itch all over beside having big sores on my arms and back. I've hade blood test that show that there are no parasites in the blood. So now what do I do? I am constantly digging this out of my skin, and the buggars jump.
A. Are you sure these are pinworms? According to your description, it sounds more like scabies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scabies). Pinworms usually cause itching around the anus, and not on the forearm.
However, since I haven't even seen a picture of the lesions, and I hate to make these over-the-net diagnosis, I think it'd be wise to see a doctor (e.g. a dermatologist, doctor that treat skin condition), since if it's indeed scabies there's a treatment.
Read more or ask a question about EnterobiusHowever, since I haven't even seen a picture of the lesions, and I hate to make these over-the-net diagnosis, I think it'd be wise to see a doctor (e.g. a dermatologist, doctor that treat skin condition), since if it's indeed scabies there's a treatment.
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