Other conditions with symptoms similar to pinworm infection include:
- Inflammation and swelling of the veins surrounding the lowest part of the intestines and the anus (hemorrhoids).
- Infections caused by other intestinal parasites (Ascaris, Trichuris, or tapeworms).
- Urinary tract infection (causing painful urination).
- Vaginal infection (causing vaginal itching and discharge).
- Irritation of the skin around the anus caused by contact with chemicals (contact dermatitis) or by long-term itching of the skin around the anus.
- Infection of the skin around the anus caused by a fungus or by bacteria (strep).
Other less common conditions with similar symptoms include skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema (atopic dermatitis), or scabies.
Credits
| Author | Amy Fackler, MA |
| Author | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Last Updated | October 2, 2006 |
Author:Amy Fackler, MA
Debby Golonka, MPH
Debby Golonka, MPH
Last Updated: 10/02/2006
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