In this article we will discuss about the structure of enterobius with the help of a diagram.
Fig. 125 ENTEROBIUS
1. Commonly known as pinworm and is an endoparasite in caecum, colon and appendix of human beings. It is cream coloured.
2. Mouth is having three lips.
3. Pharynx has a posterior bulb.
4. Females are larger and stouter in size and have straight tail.
5. Males have one pair of setae near the caudal region and are smaller & thin.
6. The female worms creep out, lay eggs in perianial region of the rectum during night and causes intense itching and pain.
7. Infection through contamination by eggs, which pass into alimentary canal through fingernails at the time of scratching the anal region during intense itching.
8. Piperazine salts are very effective for their treatment.