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Enterobiasis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of enterobiasis include young age, unhygienic practices, and close contact with an infected person.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Common risk factors associated with enterobiasis include:[1][2]
- Unhygienic practices (e.g., not washing hands, biting nails/pencils)
- Young age
- Close contact with an infected person
- Living in crowded places
References
References
- ↑ Li HM, Zhou CH, Li ZS, Deng ZH, Ruan CW, Zhang QM, Zhu TJ, Xu LQ, Chen YD (2015). “Risk factors for Enterobius vermicularis infection in children in Gaozhou, Guangdong, China”. Infect Dis Poverty. 4: 28. doi:10.1186/s40249-015-0058-9. PMC 4451960. PMID 26038691.
- ↑ Caldwell JP (1982). “Pinworms (enterobius vermicularis)”. Can Fam Physician. 28: 306–9. PMC 2306321. PMID 21286054.
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