<i>Enterobius vermicularis</i> is a cosmopolitan parasite of large intestine. <i>Enterobius vermicularis</i> infection is found mostly in closed human communities such as kindergartens, nurseries and orphanages. The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of <i>E. vermicularis</i> in preschool children from Wielkopolska Voivodeship. In addition, the aim was to determine the relationships between the gender of
children, place of residence and the occurrence of enterobiasis and to define the most common symptoms of enterobiasis in infected
children. There were 145 children (84 girls and 61 boys) aged 3-6 who attended kindergartens in Wielkopolskie voivodeship. Swabs
from the anus area was used according to Graham’s method. The frequency of <i>E. vermicularis</i> infection in the studied children was 7.6%.
There were no relationships between the gender of participants as well as the place of residence and the frequency of <i>E. vermicularis</i>
infection. There was no relationship between the occurrence of symptoms of enterobiasis and <i>E. vermicularis</i> infection. The examination
showed that the half of studied children infected with <i>E. vermicularis</i> had no symptoms of infection. Enterobiasis is the most common
parasitosis in preschool and early childhood children. The prevalence of enterobiasis in humans is correlated with socio-environmental
factors. On the basis of the presented study, it was found that in order to control the E. vermicularis infection, it would be necessary
to regularly educate parents about the risks of parasitic diseases and to teach children the principles of hygiene from a young age.
276 Enterobius vermicularis colitis in children
