A Rare Case of Vaginal Enterobiasis

A rare case of vaginal enterobiasis

Authors

  • Meghna Singh Shankar diagnostic centre, Agra, UP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apalm.3264

Keywords:

vagina, enterobius, rare

Abstract

Enterobius vermicularis, also known commonly as pinworm is the most common intestinal parasite particularly in children. It is a nematode which mainly inhabits the ileocaecal region of intestine but can be found throughout the gastrointestinal tract from stomach to anus. Ectopic enterobiasis is a rare entity with very few cases reported in literature. We report here a rare case of vaginal enterobiasis.

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Published

07-12-2023

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Singh M. A Rare Case of Vaginal Enterobiasis: A rare case of vaginal enterobiasis. Ann of Pathol and Lab Med [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 7 [cited 2024 Nov. 19];10(8):L1-3. Available from: https://pacificejournals.com/journal/index.php/apalm/article/view/3264

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