Atypical Manifestation of Enterobius vermicularis Infestation in Adults: A Report of a Rare Case
<i>Enterobius vermicularis</i>, commonly known as pinworm, is a parasitic nematode primarily affecting children, with adult infestations being rare. The infection is typically transmitted via the fecal-oral route and is characterized by intense perianal itching, particularly at night. We present a case of a 39-year-old male with an unusual case of <i>E. vermicularis</i> infestation. He initially presented to the outpatient department with complaints of a diabetic foot ulcer, and <i>E. vermicularis</i> infestation was an incidental finding. This is an unusual presentation in adults. Adult <i>Enterobius</i> infestation must be suspected in patients with comorbidities and poor hygiene who present with persistent perianal pruritus.
Authors
- D Balaji
- Anusha Gopinathan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2080-7835)
- Han Ju (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1604-3227)
- Kakithakara Vajravelu Leela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3288-1335)
- Sumithra Arumugam
- R Kanya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4987-7702)
- Harshwanth Chandhar
Institutions
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.72074
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00