noun
- a parasitic infection of the intestines caused by pinworms, characterized by itching around the anus, especially in children
Usage: medical term; also called pinworm infection
Examples
- Oxyuriasis is one of the most common helminthic infections in children worldwide.
- The doctor diagnosed oxyuriasis after the child complained of severe itching at night.
- Proper hygiene and handwashing can help prevent oxyuriasis in households.
- Treatment for oxyuriasis typically involves antiparasitic medications prescribed by a physician.
- Oxyuriasis spreads easily in schools and daycare settings due to close contact among children.