Findings in Appendectomies with Enterobius vermicularis Infection: Pinworm Is Not A Cause of Appendicitis

Conclusion: While E. vermicularis infection appears to be an incidental finding in appendectomies rather than being a cause of appendicitis, it probably stimulates LH which may mimic acute appendicitis clinically.
PMID: 30938128 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Turkish Society for Parasitology - March 27, 2019 Category: Parasitology Authors: Pehlivanoğlu B, Aydın Türk B, İşler S, Özdaş S, Abeş M Tags: Turkiye Parazitol Derg Source Type: research