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A. When untreated, pinworms can cause: 1  diarrhea. 2  significant malabsorption of food. 3  genital itching. 4  bedwetting (enuresis). 5  vaginal discharge which can be associated with genital skin irritation and rash.
Diarrhea from parasitic infections may last for weeks to months. (See Patient education: Giardia (Beyond the Basics) and Patient education: Food poisoning (foodborne illness) (Beyond the Basics).) Antibiotic-associated diarrhea â A number of antibiotics can cause diarrhea in both children and adults.