The neglected role of Enterobius vermicularis in appendicitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A Taghipour, M Olfatifar, E Javanmard, M Norouzi… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Although the main cause of appendicitis is unclear, infection with Enterobius vermicularis is
suggested as a neglected risk factor. Since, there is no comprehensive analysis to estimate …

[HTML][HTML] Enterobius vermicularis causing acute appendicitis, a case report with literature review

ZD Hammood, AM Salih, SH Mohammed… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Introduction Enterobius vermicularis is one of the commonest parasitic infestations
worldwide but its association with acute appendicitis remains controversial. It is very rarely …

[HTML][HTML] Causal effects of gut microbiota on appendicitis: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study

Z Wang, L Bao, L Wu, Q Zeng, Q Feng… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Previous research has posited a potential correlation between the gut
microbiota and the onset of appendicitis; however, the precise causal connection between …

[HTML][HTML] Acute appendicitis caused by Enterobius vermicularis: Observations from a case report

JA Antilahy, M Akhoundi, M Belaloui, A Borovkov… - IDCases, 2021 - Elsevier
Enterobius vermicularis is the most common parasitic worm responsible for gastrointestinal
infection worldwide. Acute appendicitis due to E. vermicularis is a rare infection, affecting …

Detection of methanogens in peri-appendicular abscesses: Report of four cases

K Djemai, F Gouriet, I Sielezneff, D Mege, M Drancourt… - Anaerobe, 2021 - Elsevier
The aetiology of appendicular abscess is predominantly microbial with aerobic and
anaerobic bacteria from gut flora. In this study, by using specific laboratory tools, we co …

Small bowel intussusception and Enterobius vermicularis infestation in a 20-year-old woman

C Pryma, D Youssef, D Evans… - BMJ Case Reports …, 2021 - casereports.bmj.com
A 20-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and MRI findings of intussusception of
the distal small bowel with no identifiable lead point and no visualisation of the appendix. A …

[PDF][PDF] The prevalence of pinworm, incontinence and appendicitis in children in Diwaniyah Governorate, Iraq

MHM Al-Ibrahimi, ABM Al-Waaly - Journal of Annals of Tropical …, 2019 - researchgate.net
The study was conducted during the period between July 2018 and until February 2019
were examined (419) random stool samples for children aged (1-12 years). It included a …

Prevalence of Enterobiasis Among the Kindergarten Children of Sabzevar, Northeast of Iran

H Elyasi, R Golmohammadi… - Avicenna Journal of …, 2020 - ajcmi.umsha.ac.ir
Background: Enterobiasis is a common parasitic disease at all age groups, especially
children. It results in perianal itching, insomnia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rarely …

Acute Appendicitis Due to Enterobius vermicularis: Three Case Reports and Literature Review

A Elbakouri, A Elwassi, Y Eddaoudi… - Asian Journal of …, 2022 - open.journal4submit.com
Pinworm infection is highly contagious considered to be the most common helminth
infection, The association of this parasitic infestation with pathogenesis of acute appendicitis …