Several children at a daycare center are having trouble sleeping and are showing increasing signs of restlessness.Because one child was recently diagnosed with a parasite, the parents are informed that other children should be tested.The organism below is found during examination.This organism is:

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Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is a worldwide parasite commonly detected in children.Key risk factors for this infection are inadequate personal and/or community hygiene.The cellophane tape preparation is routinely used for detection of suspected pinworm infections.This procedure involves swabbing the child's perianal area with a tongue blade covered with cellophane tape (sticky side out).The egg is oval, colorless, and slightly flattened on one side.It measures approximately 50 to 60 mm by 20 to 30 mm.CDC PHIL #5229

Several Children at a Daycare Center Are Having Trouble Sleeping