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enterobiasis
noun[ U ]
medical specializeduk /ˌen.tə.rəʊˈbaɪə.sɪs/ us /ˌen.tə.roʊˈbaɪə.sɪs/
a disease that is more common in children, caused by a small worm that gets into the intestines:
Enterobiasis, caused by the nematode Enterobius vermicularis, is a common health problem among schoolchildren in the region.
The children were directly taught how to prevent the transmission of enterobiasis.
The main risk factors of enterobiasis among nursery school children were the child's age, habits, and cleanliness of rooms in the nursery school.
Control of enterobiasis is difficult because of the pinworm's short life cycle, leading to frequent recurrences.
Enterobiasis, although not usually dangerous, may cause significant morbidity.
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