A Rare Case of Vaginal Enterobiasis
A rare case of vaginal enterobiasis
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.References
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