Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Enterobius vermicularis (Nematoda: Oxyuridae) in the Prehistoric Americas

Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Enterobius vermicularis (Nematoda: Oxyuridae) in the Prehistoric Americas

Investigations of Enterobius sp. infection in prehistory have produced a body of data that can be used to evaluate the geographic distribution of infection through time in the Americas. Regional variations in prevalence are evident. In North America, 119 pinworm positive samples were found in 1,112 samples from 28 sites with a prevalence of 10.7%. Almost all of the positive samples came from ag...

Enterobius vermicularis in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Enterobius vermicularis is a nematod of large intestine in man. Extra intestinal localization of this parasite is rare. A 60 year old man was admitted to the hospital with the clinical manifestation of meningitis. In laboratory examination of cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), the appearance was red, Albumin level was high and the glucose showed normal value. Haematoxylin and Eosin stained slides pre...

The Rarity of the Male Enterobius Vermicularis

Enterobius vermicularis in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Enterobius vermicularis is a nematod of large intestine in man. Extra intestinal localization of this parasite is rare. A 60 year old man was admitted to the hospital with the clinical manifestation of meningitis. In laboratory examination of cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), the appearance was red, Albu-min level was high and the glucose showed normal value. Haematoxylin and Eosin stained slides pr...

Enterobius vermicularis in colon mimicking tubercular ulcers

Enterobius vermicular is a parasite can lead to inflammation and symptoms in rare cases however it can manifest as ulceration in colon which may mimic tubercular ulcer. A 40-year-oldman presented with pain abdomen. The pathologic findings confirmed the diagnosis of E. vermicularis in the colonic biopsy. It is important to be aware of this resemblance to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention a...