Head of Enterobius vermicularis human pinworm 5230 lores
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ID#: 5230
Description: This micrograph reveals the cephalic alae in the head region the nematode Enterobius vermicularis, or human pinworm.
The time between ingestion of infective eggs to oviposition by the adult females is about 1 mo. The life span of the adults is about 2 mo. Gravid females migrate nocturnally outside the anus, and oviposit while crawling on the skin of the perianal area.
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Creation Date: 1982
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Date
2016
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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