MY AUNT SAID SOMETHING ABOUT SOME LITTLE KID HAVING WORMS...
WHAT IS IT?
IS IT CONTAGIOUS???
2007-01-19 10:13:23 · 2 answers · asked by †If he only knew† 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It's just what it sounds like. Little worms, parasites. A lot of kids, (something like 75% if I remember right) get pinworms at some point. They live in the intestines and feed off of blood and partially digested food. A round of medication usually clears them right up.
Yes, they are contagious. If you are around a child who has a pinworm infection be careful to disinfect surfaces that they touch, as they may have worm eggs on their hands from scratching. (Pinworms cause a very itchy bottom.) and wash your hands frequently.
2007-01-19 10:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by Emmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol! its when you get worms in your body. lol, im serious. its not contagious, but you can get it from eating raw meat i think? dont worry about it. :-)
2007-01-19 18:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by karli r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋