Enterobiasis - Enterobius vermicularis Life Cycle
1) Eggs on perianal folds
→ Larvae inside the eggs mature within 4 to 6 hours →
2) Embryonated eggs ingested by human
3) Larvae hatch in small intestine
4) Adults in lumen of cecum
5) Gravid female migrates to perianal region at night to lay eggs.

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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