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Does this describe your symptom?

 
  • A white, very thin, threadlike worm, about 1/4 inch long. (The worm is usually seen in the anal and buttock area, especially at night or early morning.
  • It moves (if it doesn't wiggle, it's probably lint or a thread).
  • Itching and irritation of the anal area and buttocks.

If not, see these other symptoms

  1. Should I Call?
  2. Care at Home

Parent Care for Pediatric Symptoms. Copyright © 2000-2008. Barton D. Schmitt, MD
Reviewed/Modified: Sept 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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