In the 'Personal Background' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about pinworm infection:
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Have you been infected with the common pinworm?
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Your answer |
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"Don't know" |
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"No, tests have been negative" |
Not having pinworm infection |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Past infection resolved now" |
Past pinworm infection |
A risk factor |
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"Current minor infection" |
Current pinworm infection |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current significant / chronic infection" |
Current pinworm infection |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Pinworms (Enterobiasis, Enterobious vermicularis, Oxyuriasis, Pinworm, Pinworm Infection, Seatworm, Threadworm)
Small intestinal parasitic worms that infect mainly children but which are also common in families with children. Pinworms are about 1/2 an inch (1.25cm) in length, white, thin and pointed at both ends. The most common symptom is anal itching, as the worms come out at night to lay their eggs.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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