Stephen Kayes wrote that Enterobius vermicularis is considered as a soil
tansmitted parasite - how can that be when it does not require a period
of development in the soil as the eggs become infective a few hours after
being laid on the perianal skin??
Could someone please clarify?
Balbir Singh
Department of Microbiology & Parasitology
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Kubang Kerian, 16160,
Malaysia
