Threadworms, also known as pinworms, are tiny parasitic worms that infect the large intestine of humans. Threadworms are a common type of worm infection in the UK, particularly in children under the age of 10. The worms are white and look like small pieces of thread.

What type of parasite is a Threadworm?

Pinworms (threadworms)

Pinworms are tiny, fairly harmless worms. They're more common in children. These roundworms, when fully matured, live in the colon and rectum. The female lays eggs around the anus, usually during the night.

Is Threadworm an intestinal parasite?

Pinworms are also called “threadworms.” They're the most common type of intestinal worm infection in the U.S., and one of the most common in the world.