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Most pinworm infections cannot be prevented. In families with more than one child, it is likely that a family member will get a pinworm infection at least once. Pinworm infections may not cause noticeable symptoms and often go away on their own. For more information, see the Home Treatment section of this topic.

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Last Updated: September 11, 2008
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