Genus Enterobius (Noun)
Meaning
Pinworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Enterobius includes several species of small, parasitic pinworms, with Enterobius vermicularis being the most common.
- Children are more susceptible to an Enterobius vermicularis infection due to their frequent hand-to-mouth activity.
- Enterobius eggs are typically microscopic, and microscopic examination or a stool test is usually necessary for diagnosis.
- A female pinworm in the genus Enterobius lays thousands of eggs around the host's anus while they sleep.
- Humans usually contract Enterobius infections by ingesting the tiny eggs, often by touching contaminated surfaces.