Why do pinworms appear only at night?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18239809
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Abstract

Pinworms appear at night due to the reproductive behavior of adult female worms which migrate to the perianal region to lay eggs while the host is asleep, causing nocturnal itching and facilitating egg transmission.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Parasites and Host Interactions Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment Dermatological diseases and infestations

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
14 January 2026