What are threadworms? | Patient Explainers

Threadworms are common but are not usually serious. Threadworms infect the gut and lay eggs around your anus which causes itch. Treatment usually includes medication plus hygiene measures. Medication kills the worms but not their eggs, which can survive for two weeks. Find out more: https://patient.info/health/itchy-bottom-pruritus-ani/threadworms

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