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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.
Most diarrhea is due to self-limited, mild infections of the colon or small intestine. Salmonellosis: The bacteria Salmonella can contaminate food and infect the intestine. Salmonella causes diarrhea and stomach cramps, which usually resolve without treatment. Shigellosis: The bacteria Shigella can contaminate food and invade the colon. Symptoms include fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, which may be bloody. Travelers' diarrhea: Many different bacteria commonly contaminate water or food in developing countries.