oxyuridae

• Família taxonômica de nematódeos parasitas conhecidos como oxiúros, que infectam o intestino de diversos vertebrados.

A taxonomic family of parasitic nematodes commonly known as pinworms, which infect the intestines of various vertebrates.

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   A family of parasitic nematodes (roundworms) that commonly infect the intestines of vertebrates, especially humans, causing enterobiasis.

   Oxiurídeos

   • The Oxyuridae family includes the species Enterobius vermicularis, which causes pinworm infections in children.
   • Treatment for Oxyuridae infections typically involves antiparasitic medications.
   • Oxyuridae are characterized by their small size and simple life cycle.