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In most cases, the symptoms of threadworm infestation include: Intense itching in the anal region at night when the worms lay eggs. Inflammation of the anus as a result of constant scratching. In some cases, mild abdominal pain. Sometimes, tiny, white threadworms can be seen wriggling in the faeces after a bowel movement. In rare cases, infestation causes appendicitis. What might be done? The diagnosis can be confirmed by identification of threadworm eggs in a swab taken from the anal region. Your doctor will probably prescribe an anthelmintic drug to kill the worms effectively and speed recovery. Usually, the entire household is treated.
Threadworm eggs can survive on surfaces for up to three weeks. It is also possible to breathe in the eggs and then swallow them. The eggs are so small that they can become airborne, for example, if you shake a towel or bed sheet that has eggs on it.Humans are thought to be the only host for threadworms.irty fingers are put into the mouth; then the eggs grow into worms in the intestines. Sometimes you donât even know you have them but the main symptom is an itchy bottom which is worse at night and can disturb sleep. The eggs can by transferred from your bottom to underwear, bed sheets towels and carpet.