role of enterobius vermicularis in human appendicitis

457 appendices from patients clinically diagnosed as acute appenicitis were examined. 62 [13.6%] showed various parasitic infection. Enterobius vermicularis as a single parasite was the most common one [56 appendices. [12.2%]], Ascaris liambriicoides ova were detected in 3 cases. [0.65%]. while Entamoeba histolytica cysts in one case only [0.21%]. Mixed parasites were detected in two appendices [0.43%]. Parasitic infection of the appendix is described and its association with appendicitis is discussed