pinworm infection


pinworm infection

Enterobiasis, oxyuriasis; pinworm infection; Infectious disease Infection with E vermicularis, a highly contagious intestinal parasite of children, especially in urban areas, crowded settings–eg, day-care centers, schools Clinical Perianal pricking and itching, restless sleep, abdominal discomfort Diagnosis Freshly passed stool uncontaminated with urine, water, dirt, disinfectants; Scotch tape test Management Mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, albendazole. See Pinworm.