Explore the recorded discovery and history of Enterobius vermicularis, with source links and stated limits.
The human pinworm, a small intestinal roundworm often associated with nighttime itching. Some infections cause no symptoms; children and their household contacts are commonly affected.
The selected sources do not establish the first person ever infected. Naming, recognition and biological origin are separate questions.
Source check: 2026-09-21. Educational content; independent scientific review remains pending.