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Question
Enterobius vermicularis is commonly known as:
Explanation
Enterobius vermicularis, the human pinworm, inhabits cecum and colon causing enterobiasis, especially in children. Nocturnal perianal migration of gravid females causes pruritus, and diagnosis relies on Scotch-tape test detecting characteristic flattened, asymmetrical eggs.
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