Enterobius vermicularis in Paediatric Appendicectomy Patients in Far North Queensland, Australia: A Retrospective Study
Abstract
Background Enterobius vermicularis (E. vermicularis) is a common parasitic infection in children and is frequently identified incidentally in appendicectomy specimens. Its role in the pathogenesis of acute appendicitis remains controversial, with many cases demonstrating minimal or no appendiceal inflammation. Australian data describing the prevalence and clinical significance of E. vermicularis in paediatric appendicitis are limited. Methods A retrospective study was conducted of all patients aged
Fields of Study & Subjects
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cureus
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- e103743–e103743
- Publication date
- 16 February 2026
- Language
- EN