Worm infestations constitute an important health problem, especially in the children. Worm infestations are generally not noticed but can sometimes lead to significant problems, which affect many organ systems. Most of these are a result of unsanitary living conditions and poor food preparation. In countries like ours, these constitute an important public health problem because infestation by hookworms is the cause of anaemia in a significant number of children. Apart from the characteristic itching in the anal area produced by pinworm infection most of the symptoms of worm infections are non characteristic. These include: anaemia, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, changes in appetite, fatigue, wheezing, coughing or other breathing difficulties.