title: The pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis.
abstract: The pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis, is the most common intestinal parasite in the primary care setting, regardless of race, socioeconomic or cultural circumstances. This article discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Practice, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Russell
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004757:Enterobius / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D010123:Oxyuriasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*