Pinworm

Pinworm is an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms. One of the most common roundworm infections, pinworm infections affect millions of people each year, particularly children.

Pinworm
A pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis).
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Nematoda
Class:	Secernentea
Subclass:	Spiruria
Order:	Oxyurida
Family:	Oxyuridae
Genus:	Enterobius
Species
Enterobius vermicularis Enterobius gregorii

Pinworm Media

• 

  High magnification micrograph of a pinworm in cross section in the appendix. H&E stain.