no they arent.
it is a fungus
No it is really caused by a fungi not a bacteria.And people call it that because its shaped like a worm.
You will need to call the child's pediatrician to have them do testing to find out if they are truly worms. If so, they will treat the child with prescription medication. This is something you need...
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