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The pinworm (species Enterobius vermicularis), also known as threadworm (in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand) or seatworm, is a parasitic worm.It is a nematode (roundworm) and a common intestinal parasite or helminth, especially in humans. [7]
The most common symptom is pruritus ani, or itching in the anal area. [1] The period of time from swallowing eggs to the appearance of new eggs around the anus is 4 to 8 weeks. [2] Some people who are infected do not have symptoms. [1] The disease is spread between people by pinworm eggs. [1]
The candy was introduced to the US market first in September 1978. [1] [2] Shortly after, Reese's Pieces were introduced to the Canada market in 1980. [3]The then relatively new product became very popular with the 1982 release of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, in which the candy is featured.
• worldwide: one of the most common human parasites [1] [2] • Developing regions: infects 40–100% of the total populations [1] [2] [3] eating food contaminated with feces from an infected human or animal Cryptosporidiosis: Cryptosporidium spp. intestines stool widespread
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In some areas where it is an introduced species, some people consider it to be a significant pest for out-competing native worms. [ 1 ] Through much of Europe, it is the largest naturally occurring species of earthworm , typically reaching 20 to 25 cm in length when extended.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (/ ˈ r iː s z /, REE-sz) [3] are an American candy by the Hershey Company consisting of a peanut butter filling encased in chocolate. They were created on November 15, 1928, [4] by H. B. Reese, a former dairy farmer and shipping foreman for Milton S. Hershey.
The signs and symptoms of helminthiasis depend on a number of factors including: the site of the infestation within the body; the type of worm involved; the number of worms and their volume; the type of damage the infesting worms cause; and, the immunological response of the body. Where the burden of parasites in the body is light, there may be ...