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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.
Numerous bacteria, viruses, and parasites cause diseases in the intestines that result in diarrhea, dysentery, constipation or perianal irritation. They may also cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramping. If the infection is in the small intestine, symptoms include watery diarrhea and vomiting. Infections in the large intestine can cause diarrhea and can result in an invasive and inflammatory disease called dysentery (small fecal volume with mucus and blood) (Table SI-1). Table SI-1.