World's hottest day was 100 years ago in Death Valley. 100 years ago today -- in the barren moonscape of Death Valley, Calif. -- a thermometer reached a scorching 134 degrees F, which is the hottest temperature ever recorded on the planet.
The female pinworms lay eggs in the folds of skin around the anus. The presence of these eggs often causes itching and irritation. When a person scratches the affected area, the pinworm eggs are transferred to the fingers. The eggs can survive for several hours on your hands.
Pinworm is an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms. One of the most common roundworm infections, pinworm infections affect millions of people each year, particularly school-age kids. If your child develops a pinworm infection, try not to worry. Pinworms don't cause any harm (just itching), and it won't take long to get rid of them. And people who have pinworms aren't dirty â kids can get pinworms no matter how often they take a bath.