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A. Pinworms do not usually cause any symptoms beyond minor itching around the anus. Many people with pinworm infections have no symptoms and may never be aware of the infection. The infection can go away without treatment. The most common symptoms of pinworm infection in children include: 1  Itching around the anus.2  For most children this symptom is mild. 3  Only in rare cases do children have very severe itching. 4  Restless sleep (itching is often worse at night).he infection can go away without treatment. The most common symptoms of pinworm infection in children include: 1  Itching around the anus. 2  For most children this symptom is mild. 3  Only in rare cases do children have very severe itching.
A pinworm infection is a type of human intestinal worm infection. Pinworms are tiny, narrow worms that are white and less than half an inch long. A pinworm infection, also known as enterobiasis or oxyuriasis, is the most common type of worm infection in humans in the United States.(CDC). Pinworm infections are easily spread.They are most common in children between the ages of 5 and 10, people who live in institutions, and those who have regular, close contact with individuals in these groups. Pinworm infections can be effectively treated with medication, though reinfection is possible.inworms are tiny, narrow worms that are white and less than half an inch long. A pinworm infection, also known as enterobiasis or oxyuriasis, is the most common type of worm infection in humans in the United States. (CDC). Pinworm infections are easily spread.