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• #1 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Pinworm infection is an infestation of the large intestine and anal area by a small, white parasite that resembles a „worm.” The medical name for the parasite is Enterobius vermicularis, but it is commonly termed a pinworm in both the lay and medical literature. These parasites are also termed seatworms or threadworms, and the infections are medically termed enterobiasis, oxyuriasis, or helminthiasis. […] Pinworm infections are the most common helminth infection that occurs in the US. Pinworms only infect humans. […] Children are most commonly affected by pinworm infection. […] Pinworm infection is spread from person to person mostly in crowded places or in places where people live in institutions. Pinworm infection symptoms are caused by the female pinworm moving and laying her eggs, and this usually occurs at night.

• #1 Enterobiasis – Nursing Care Planning and Management – Nurseslabs

  https://nurseslabs.com/enterobiasis/

  Enterobiasis (also called pinworm, seatworm, or threadworm infection) is a prevalent and highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the nematode Enterobius vermicularis. […] This nursing note provides an overview of enterobiasis, exploring its transmission, clinical features, diagnostic approaches, medical and nursing management, and the importance of practicing good hygiene and preventive measures to control and prevent its spread in communities and households. […] Nursing care for a child with enterobiasis include the following: […] Assessment includes the following: […] Patients with enterobiasis are often asymptomatic. Worms may be incidentally discovered when they are seen in the perineal region; if patients are symptomatic, pruritus ani and pruritus vulvae are common presenting symptoms. […] Based on the assessment data, the major nursing diagnoses are: […] The major goals for a child with Enterobiasis are: […] The nursing interventions for a child with Enterobiasis are: […] Goals are met as evidenced by: […] Documentation in a patient with enterobiasis includes:

• #1 Pinworm Infections (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pinworm.html

  Pinworm infections affects millions of people each year, especially school-age kids. […] If your child develops a pinworm infection, try not to worry. Pinworms don’t cause any harm (just itching and restless sleep), and it won’t take long to get rid of them. […] Common signs of a pinworm infection are itching around the anus (especially at night), trouble sleeping, vaginal discharge in girls, if pinworms spread to the vagina, sore, red infected anal skin (which can happen from scratching), tiny white worms (like a piece of thread, as big as a staple) around the anus, in the toilet or on the toilet paper after your child goes to the bathroom, in the underwear in the morning. […] If your child has a pinworm infection, the doctor will recommend an over-the-counter or prescription antiworm medicine. This is given in one dose, then repeated in 2 weeks.

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  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ut3181

  A pinworm is a type of parasite that lives in the lower digestive system of humans. Pinworms survive by getting nutrients from the food you eat. You are most likely to get pinworms by swallowing their eggs. This happens when someone with pinworms scratches around the anus, gets eggs on his or her hands (or under the fingernails), and touches you or an object that you later touch. […] Pinworm infections can happen to anyone, are spread very easily, and are not related to being unclean. They are especially common in children. They are also easily treated. […] If you or someone in your family has pinworms that keep coming back, or if more than one family member is infected, every member of your family or household should be treated. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.

• #1 Pinworms: MedlinePlus

  https://medlineplus.gov/pinworms.html

  Pinworms are small parasites that can live in the colon and rectum. You get them when you swallow their eggs. The eggs hatch inside your intestines. While you sleep, the female pinworms leave the intestines through the anus and lay eggs on nearby skin. […] Your health care provider can diagnose pinworm infection by finding the eggs. A common way to collect the eggs is with a sticky piece of clear tape. Mild infections may not need treatment. If you do need medicine, everyone in the household should take it. […] To prevent becoming infected or reinfected with pinworms: Bathe after waking up, Wash your pajamas and bed sheets often, Wash your hands regularly, especially after using the bathroom or changing diapers, Change your underwear every day, Avoid nail biting, Avoid scratching the anal area.

• #1 Pinworm Disease | Disease Outbreak Control Division

  https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/pinworm-disease/

  Pinworm disease is a relatively common infection of the intestines by a parasitic worm called Enterobius vermicularis. Pinworms are about the length of a staple. The disease occurs most frequently in preschool-age and school-age children, and in mothers of infected children. […] Infection with pinworms usually causes itching around the anus, and irritability, often because of disrupted sleep. Some individuals with pinworm infection may not have any symptoms. Symptoms are caused by the female pinworm laying her eggs on the skin. After ingesting a pinworm egg, it takes about 1 to 2 months or longer for an egg to grow to an adult who can lay eggs around the anus. […] Antiparasitic medications prescribed by a doctor are effective in pinworm infections. Household and intimate contacts may also require treatment. Reinfection is common and several treatments may be necessary if exposure to the parasite continues.

• #1 Pinworms: Infection, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention

  https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/pinworms-infection

  A pinworm infection is an intestinal illness that’s very common in elementary school-aged children. Pinworm infections are very common in elementary school-aged children. Talk to your doctor if you have severe anal itching, especially at night. You’ll need to take medications that kill the worms. The doctor may prescribe medication to everyone in your household to prevent infection and reinfection. For best results, treat the infected person and everyone in your house (including caretakers) at the same time. Most of the time, pinworm infections don’t cause serious problems. Pinworms shouldn’t harm your growing baby. Early in pregnancy, the safest way to get rid of the infection is to wash the affected area thoroughly. Pinworm eggs can live on hard surfaces and in your clothes and bedding for two to three weeks. Wash your hands with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom, touching someone who has a pinworm infection, or changing diapers and before handling food. If you or your child has an active pinworm infection, prevent it from spreading by following these steps for two weeks after the last treatment dose: Don’t scratch your anal area. Use an anti-itch medicine, if needed, to prevent itching. Pinworm infections are very common in school-aged children. Signs that your child has a pinworm infection include if they’re itching around their anus or vagina, feeling irritable, and having belly pain. Prescription and nonprescription medicines treat pinworm infections. Everyone in your household may need treatment. To prevent the infection from spreading within your household, clean the affected area daily, wash underwear and bedding in hot water, and don’t share towels or other personal items.

• #1 Pinworm infection – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pinworm/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376386

  Your doctor can confirm the presence of pinworms by identifying the worms or eggs. […] To treat pinworm infection, your doctor may recommend over-the-counter pyrantel pamoate or prescribe medication to all members of your household to prevent infection and reinfection. […] You may have mild gastrointestinal side effects during the course of treatment, and you often need to take at least two doses to get rid of the pinworms completely. […] When you call to make an appointment, ask about performing the tape test. […] You then take the tape to your appointment so the doctor can look for pinworms or eggs under a microscope. […] If one family member has pinworms, does the whole family need to be treated? […] How do I rid my home of pinworms? […] How do I prevent reinfection? […] If you have anal itching, try not to scratch.

• #1 Pinworms | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/pinworms

  Pinworm is the most common worm infection in Australia. Treatment usually includes a single or 2-dose course of medication that should be taken by all members of the affected household. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. […] Your doctor might want to perform a test to make sure the problem is a pinworm infection. This is done by collecting the eggs from around the anus using sticky tape first thing in the morning. […] Medication is available to kill the worms and this is usually prescribed for the person who is infected and all other members of the household. One dose may be followed up with a second dose 2 weeks later to take care of any surviving worms. […] Suggestions to prevent another infection during treatment include: All family members should wash their hands and nails thoroughly with soap and water, particularly after going to the toilet, after changing nappies, before preparing food and before eating food. […] All family members should take the medication, regardless of whether they are experiencing symptoms.

• #1 Pinworms: Infection, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention

  https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/pinworms-infection

  You’ll need to repeat this test three days in a row. Put all the pieces of tape in a bag and bring the bag to your doctor. They’ll look at the pieces of tape under a microscope to check for eggs. If there are eggs on the tape, you or your child has a pinworm infection. […] A few home remedies have been promoted for treating pinworms, including garlic, Karlovy Vary healing salts, and colon irrigation (colonics). But there is no scientific evidence that any of these methods work. Medicine is the best way to get rid of pinworms.

• #1 How Much Do You Know About Pinworms?

  https://healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org/Conditions/Pregnancy/40,PinwormsQuiz

  A pinworm infection is called enterobiasis. It is caused by the parasitic worm Enterobius vermicularis. […] Pinworms are tiny (one-half-inch), white, threadlike roundworms found mainly in the colon and rectum. They enter the body when pinworm eggs are swallowed. […] The itching is caused by the female pinworm moving from the anus to lay her eggs. The female worm often does this at night. The itching can occur around the anus or the vagina. Sometimes the itching is so severe that the child’s sleep may be disturbed. […] Your healthcare provider may ask you to first look for pinworms. You can check for pinworms by using a flashlight to look at your child’s anus several hours after they have gone to bed, and then early in the morning. […] Some parents may choose not to treat the infection if children have no symptoms. But pinworms can be easily treated with medicine. When medicine is prescribed, the whole family should take it. Medicines often used to treat pinworms include mebendazole, albendazole, and pyrantel pamoate.

• #1 Clinical Overview of Pinworm infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html

  Mebendazole and albendazole are available for prescription to treat pinworm. […] Pyrantel pamoate is available without prescription. […] In addition to treatment, strict adherence to proper hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent pinworm infection and spread. […] Advise household members and other contacts (school and playmates) to also follow good hygiene practices, including recommendations for bathing and laundering of clothing and bedding. […] Control can be difficult in childcare centers, schools, and other facilities because the rate of repeat infections is high. […] The medications used for the treatment of pinworm are either mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole. […] Treatment involves two doses of medication with the second dose given two weeks after the first dose.

• #1 Clinical Overview of Pinworm infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html

  The medications kill worms but cannot kill eggs. […] Health practitioners and parents should weigh the health risks and benefits of these drugs for patients under two years of age. […] The safety of drugs used to treat pinworm have not been studied for pregnant women. […] If the pinworm infection is compromising the pregnancy (i.e., weight loss, sleeplessness) then treatment can be considered, but it should be withheld until the 3rd trimester when the risk, if any, to the fetus is likely to be reduced. […] Breastfeeding should not be withheld during mebendazole therapy. […] Mebendazole is a pregnancy category C drug. […] The available evidence suggests no difference in congenital anomalies in the children of women treated with mebendazole during mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns compared with those who were not.

• #1 Pinworm | Texas DSHS

  https://www.dshs.texas.gov/pinworm

  Pinworm infection is caused by a small, thin, white roundworm called Enterobius vermicularis. Although pinworm infection can affect all people, it most commonly occurs among children, institutionalized persons, and household members of persons with pinworm infection. Pinworm infection is treatable with over-the-counter or prescription medication, but reinfection, which occurs easily, should be prevented. […] Since the infected person’s hands will, invariably, be contaminated with eggs, teaching small children good handwashing habits, particularly before eating and after using the toilet, helps prevent reinfection and spreading the eggs to others. […] When someone in the family has been diagnosed with pinworms, all the sheets, blankets, towels, and clothing in the house should be washed in hot water and dried in the hottest possible setting. Everyone’s fingernails (which might hold the worm eggs) should be carefully cleaned and cut short. Clean and vacuum living and sleeping areas weekly for the next one to two weeks after treatment.

• #1 The Diagnosis and Treatment of Pinworm Infection

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6522669/

  Treatment-refractory cases or multiple recurrences can be managed with repeat treatment (pulse regimen): Patients and all household members or sexual partners receive a single dose of preferably mebendazole every 14 days for a period of 16 weeks. […] The authors have achieved good results with this intensified treatment schedule. […] Mebendazole should be used as first-line treatment. […] Due to the high risk of recurrence, repeat administration after 14 and 28 days is recommended even in the case of initial infection.

• #1 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Treatment of Enterobius infection in pregnancy should be reserved for patients who have significant symptoms. In pregnant patients, pyrantel pamoate is preferred over other medications. […] Follow up is vital to ensure that a cure has been obtained. […] Patients should be educated on the need to maintain hygiene and wash their hands regularly to prevent the spread of infection and reinfection. […] A coordinated team approach to care and followup will provide the best results.

• #1

  https://journals.lww.com/nursing/fulltext/2006/05000/pinning_down_pinworms.6.aspx

  According to the CDC, the treatment of choice for pinworm infection is pyrantel pamoate, which is available as a liquid or capsule. An alternative, mebendazole (Vermox), is available as a chewable tablet. Both drugs are indicated for adults and children over age 2. […] Family members and other close contacts of an infected patient should be assessed and treated if necessary. Teach all patients to take their medication as directed. […] To eradicate pinworms and prevent reinfection, teach children, their parents, and other close contacts to perform meticulous hand hygiene throughout the dayespecially before eating or food preparation, after toileting or diaper changes, after handling bed linen or underwear, and after touching any potentially contaminated objects. […] Infected patients need to keep their nails short, bathe every morning upon rising (using a fresh washcloth and towel each time), and change underwear, pajamas, and bed linen daily. […] Once an infected child has received one dose of medication, been bathed, and had her fingernails trimmed, she can return to school.

• #1 Nursing Care Plan For Worm Infection And Infestation – Made For Medical

  https://www.madeformedical.com/nursing-care-plan-for-worm-infection-and-infestation/

  Worm infestations can affect individuals of all ages, with children being particularly vulnerable. The nursing care plan for worm infection and infestation is centered around a holistic approach to patient care, encompassing assessment, diagnosis, intervention, education, and prevention. Nurses play a crucial role in identifying, treating, and preventing these infections, as well as offering support and education to affected individuals and their communities. […] This care plan aims to address the unique needs of patients with worm infestations, taking into account the physical, emotional, and educational aspects of care. It focuses on providing evidence-based interventions to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and promote overall well-being. Additionally, patient and community education are vital components of this plan, empowering individuals with knowledge to prevent future infestations and improve overall hygiene and sanitation practices.

• #1 Enterobiasis Nursing Management – RNpedia

  https://www.rnpedia.com/nursing-notes/communicable-diseases-notes/enterobiasis-nursing-management/

  Enterobiasis Nursing Management […] Nursing care for a child with enterobiasis include the following: […] Assessment includes the following: […] Patients with enterobiasis are often asymptomatic. Worms may be incidentally discovered when they are seen in the perineal region; if patients are symptomatic, pruritus ani and pruritus vulvae are common presenting symptoms. […] Worms can be found in stools or on the patients perineum before bathing in the morning. […] Based on the assessment data, the major nursing diagnoses are: […] Risk for impaired skin integrity related to intense perianal scratching. […] Acute pain related to smooth muscle spasm secondary to migration of parasites in the stomach. […] Imbalanced Nutrition: less than body requirements related to anorexia and vomiting. […] Hyperthermia related to decrease in circulation secondary to dehydration. […] The major goals for a child with Enterobiasis are: […] Reduce discomfort from perianal itching. […] Diminish pain to a tolerable level. […] Regain adequate nutrition. […] Reduce or eliminate increase in temperature. […] The nursing interventions for a child with Enterobiasis are: […] Administer medications as ordered. Drug therapy with pyrantel, mebendazole, or albendazole to destroy the causative parasites. Effective eradication requires treatment of the patients family or members of the household. […] Improve skin integrity. Application of an antipruritic ointment or albendazole may help control scratching; keeping the patients fingernails trimmed to prevent excoriations is helpful. […] Improve hygienic status. Avoid scratching the area and nail-biting because this is a cause of autoinfection; thorough handwashing should be done before and after meals. […] Goals are met as evidenced by: […] Reduced discomfort from perianal itching. […] Diminished pain to a tolerable level. […] Regained adequate nutrition. […] Diminished increase in temperature. […] Documentation in a patient with enterobiasis include: […] Individual findings, including factors affecting, interactions, nature of social exchanges, specifics of individual behavior. […] Plan of care. […] Teaching plan. […] Responses to interventions, teaching, and actions performed. […] Attainment or progress toward desired outcome.

• #1 Preventing Pinworm Infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/prevention/index.html

  Washing your hands with soap and warm water is the most important way to prevent the spread of pinworms. […] Teach children the importance of washing their hands. […] To prevent repeat infections, treat the person infected with pinworms, their caretakes, and members of their household, at the same time. […] Wash hands often with soap and warm water. This is especially important after using the toilet, after changing diapers, after touching people who have pinworm or after handling items they have used, and before handling food. […] Avoid scratching the area around the anus and avoid biting nails. […] Keep fingernails clean and short. Trim and scrub them after treatment. […] Bathe every morning and change underwear to help remove pinworm eggs deposited overnight. […] Change the affected person’s clothes, (night clothes and underwear), washcloths, towels, and bedding often. Avoid shaking them.

• #1 Preventing Pinworm Infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/prevention/index.html

  Handle those items carefully and wash them in hot water, at least 130F. Dry them in a hot dryer. The heat will help kill pinworm eggs. […] It is especially important that everyone in the household follow these steps for two weeks after the last treatment dose to prevent further spread. Repeat infections are common, especially among household members or playmates at a childcare center or school.

• #1 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Pinworm infections can be cured, usually by three doses of medication, each three weeks apart. […] Good hygiene will help reduce the spread of the parasites. […] Handwashing after handling bedding, diapers, underwear, and other items like child toilet seats, toys, changing tables, and other surfaces that may contain the infective pinworm eggs will also help prevent the spread of the parasite. […] Because the eggs remain infective for up to three weeks in a moist environment, prevention of spread and reinfection is difficult but possible.

• #1 Pinworm Infection

  https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworm infection may cause: […] The infected person should take the medicine orally. It is given in two doses. The second dose should be given two weeks after the first. […] Wash hands and under the fingernails thoroughly, after using the bathroom, before eating and after changing diapers. […] Infection often occurs in more than one family member. Treat all infected family members at the same time. […] Change and wash underwear and pajamas in hot water daily. […] Eggs are sensitive to sunlight, so open blinds in bedrooms in the daytime. […] Since pinworm eggs are light and scatter easily, dust should be removed carefully from all surfaces in the home. Careful vacuuming or the use of an oiled cloth (which may be boiled or destroyed later) will help prevent the eggs from scattering.

• #1 Pinworms: Treatment, Prevention and When to See a Doctor | Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/pinworms-treatment-and-prevention

  Your childs doctor will prescribe a special medicine to treat pinworm infection.The dose is based on the persons weight.Usually 2 doses of the medicine are ordered.The second dose starts 2 weeks after the first. […] Your childs doctor will also treat other family members and close contacts with the same medicine, at the same time. […] It is easy to be reinfected with pinworms or spread them to others. During treatment and for 2 weeks after treatment is finished, do the following: […] Hand washing is most important. Have your child and all family members wash their hands often. They should wash before meals or eating, after using the toilet and after scratching. This is a good habit to do at all times. […] Keep your child’s fingernails clean and cut as short as possible. […] Teach your child to avoid touching his mouth or biting his fingernails.

• #1 Pinworms: Treatment, Prevention and When to See a Doctor | Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/pinworms-treatment-and-prevention

  Have your child shower or bathe every morning. […] Do not let children bathe together or share items. […] Clean the anus with soap and water after each bowel movement. Use clean washcloths or paper towels each time. […] Scrub the toilet seat daily with disinfectant or soap and water. […] Wipe down any toys that your child usually puts in his mouth or hard surfaces that he has touched with disinfectant or soap and water. […] Change bed linens and put clean underwear and clothes on every day. Avoid shaking these things so that eggs are not put into the air. […] Promptly wash used bed linen, all clothing, towels and washcloths in hot water with detergent. […] Vacuum carpets and floors well. Wash the canister or change the vacuum cleaners bag after each use. Seal the bag before throwing it away. […] Wash any raw vegetables or fruits thoroughly before eating. […] Call your child’s school or childcare center so that they can take extra steps to prevent the spread to others. Your child can return to school or childcare 24 hours after treatment.

• #1 Pinworms—Child Care and Schools

  https://www.reispediatrics.com/medical-conditions/Pinworms-Symptoms

  Use good hand-hygiene technique at all the times listed in Chapter 2. […] Treatment with oral medication once or repeated in 2 weeks may be necessary for the whole family and the group of children who share a common environment. […] Report the infection to the staff member designated by the child care program or school for decision-making and action related to care of ill children. […] Refer the person with the infection to a health professional for treatment recommendations. […] Bathe the child in the morning to remove a large proportion of eggs that are laid at night. […] Avoid shaking bedding or underwear to prevent spreading ova through the air. […] Wash children’s hands directly after using the toilet and before hands are involved with putting something into their mouths. […] Wash toys frequently. […] Clean and sanitize surfaces used for eating, toileting, hand hygiene, food preparation, and diapering.

• #1

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=ut3181

  Do not fan or fluff the bedding of a person with pinworms. Doing this can release pinworm eggs into the air. You can swallow eggs that are in the air when you breathe. […] Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You develop other symptoms, including: A fever or belly pain. Redness, tenderness, or swelling in the genital area. Itching in the genital area or vagina. Pain when you urinate. A frequent or urgent need to urinate. Lack of control of urination. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if: Your doctor gave you medicine, and the pinworms have not cleared up as expected (usually within 4 to 6 weeks). You are having side effects from medicine for pinworms.

• #1 Pinworms: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.pinworms-care-instructions.ut3181

  Do not fan or fluff the bedding of a person with pinworms. Doing this can release pinworm eggs into the air. You can swallow eggs that are in the air when you breathe. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if you develop other symptoms, including: A fever or belly pain. Redness, tenderness, or swelling in the genital area. Itching in the genital area or vagina. Pain when you urinate. A frequent or urgent need to urinate. Lack of control of urination. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if your doctor gave you medicine, and the pinworms have not cleared up as expected (usually within 4 to 6 weeks). You are having side effects from medicine for pinworms.

• #1 Pinworm Infections – Kidshealth | Akron Children’s

  https://www.akronchildrens.org/kidshealth/en/parents/pinworm.html

  To help prevent a pinworm infection from spreading in your family: Remind kids to wash their hands well and often, especially after using the toilet, after playing outside, and before eating. Keep kids’ fingernails short and clean. Make sure your kids shower or bathe every day. Doing so in the morning can help wash away any eggs. Change and wash underwear and pajamas daily. Wash towels, clothes, and sheets in hot water often (daily, if you can). Tell kids not to scratch around their bottom or bite their nails. […] Call the doctor if your child complains of itchy skin or always seems to be scratching the anal or vaginal area. Also ask if pinworms could be why your child has trouble sleeping or has begun to wet the bed.

• #1 Pinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms, How You Get Them & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21137-pinworms

  The most effective way to prevent a pinworm infection (or reinfection) is by preventing the eggs from reaching your childs (or your) mouth. Model good hygiene and the following practices for your child: […] Medications cure pinworms 90% to 100% of the time. With proper treatment, pinworms go away and dont cause long-term health problems.

• #1 Pinworm infection – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinworm_infection

  Pinworm infection is a human parasitic disease caused by the pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis. The most common symptom is pruritus ani, or itching in the anal area. Treatment is typically with two doses of the medications mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole two weeks apart. Everyone who lives with or takes care of an infected person should be treated at the same time. Good handwashing, daily bathing in the morning, and daily changing of underwear can help prevent reinfection. Medication is the primary treatment for pinworm infection. However, reinfection is frequent regardless of the medication used. Total elimination of the parasite in a household may require repeated doses of medication for up to a year or more. The benzimidazole compounds albendazole and mebendazole are the most effective. They work by inhibiting the microtubule function in the pinworm adults, causing glycogen depletion, thereby effectively starving the parasite. Pyrantel pamoate is available over the counter and does not require a prescription.

• #1 How to Treat Pinworm Infection: Symptoms, Home Remedies & Diagnosis

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/pinworms/article_em.htm

  Pinworm infections are the most common worm infection in America. […] Although pinworm infections can be annoying, they rarely cause serious health problems and are usually not dangerous. […] Therapy with routine prescription medications provides an effective cure in almost all cases. […] Pediatricians, family practitioners and internists are all capable of accurately diagnosing and treating pinworm infections. Since simple antibiotics are very successful at curing the infection and complications are unusual, specialists are rarely necessary. […] albendazole (Albenza) is the most common treatment for pinworms. Treatment is a single tablet, which kills the worms. […] Because it is common for everyone in a household to have pinworms at the same time, the doctor may recommend that everyone be treated at the same time. […] After taking the pills, the patient should also do the following: Get into the habit of carefully washing the hands after using the toilet, and before and after eating. […] Pinworm infections are easy to treat, and the pinworms go away.

• #1 Pinworm Infection

  https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/pinworm/fact_sheet.htm

  Pinworm eggs continue to be present (excreted) in the feces of an infected person for up to a week after the treatment, so precautions should be taken to prevent reinfection by washing hands thoroughly, especially under the nails. […] If infection occurs again, consult your health care provider. In some cases, it may be necessary to treat the patient and close family contacts more than once.

• #1 Pinworm (Enterobiasis) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Long-Term Monitoring, Deterrence/Prevention

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/225652-treatment

  Anthelmintics, such as mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, and albendazole, are active against Enterobius vermicularis. Itching, irritation, and excoriation should be treated symptomatically. Reinfection with E vermicularis immediately after the completion of drug therapy is common. Additionally, young pinworms may be resistant to drugs. Successful eradication of pinworm infection, also called enterobiasis, requires two doses of medication – an initial dose followed by a subsequent dose 2 weeks later. The cure rate with treatment is 90-95%. Re-infection is common, especially if all contacts are not treated simultaneously. All family members or classmates who are infected must be treated simultaneously. In addition, personal and group hygiene must be improved, individuals must wash their hands before eating, and children should be discouraged from activities such as finger-sucking.

• #1 Understanding Pinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms and How You Get Them

  https://www.columbiaclinic.com/pinworms-threadworms

  Our team at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care is equipped to diagnose and manage pinworm infections effectively. […] We recommend practicing good hygiene to prevent the spread of pinworms. This includes regular handwashing with soap and water, particularly after using the bathroom and before meals, keeping fingernails trimmed and clean, and washing bedding and clothing in hot water. […] At Columbia Clinic Urgent Care, we provide comprehensive care and guidance on preventing pinworm infections. Our healthcare professionals can offer advice on maintaining hygiene practices to protect your family and can prescribe appropriate treatment if an infection occurs. […] Our clinicians are well-versed in prescribing effective medications to eradicate the infection and can provide guidance on managing symptoms, such as the intense itching that often accompanies pinworm infections.

• #2 Pinworm Infestation – Infectious Diseases – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/nematodes-roundworms/pinworm-infestation

  Pinworm infestation is estimated to be present in more than 1 billion people worldwide. Prevalence is highest among school-aged children (for example, one study reported a prevalence of approximately 20% of kindergarten and primary school children in Europe). […] Because pinworm infestation is seldom harmful, prevalence is high, and reinfestation is common, treatment is indicated only for symptomatic infections. However, most parents actively seek treatment when their children have pinworms. […] A single dose of mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole, repeated in 2 weeks, is effective in eradicating pinworms (but not ova) in 90% of cases. […] Pinworm reinfestation is common because viable ova may be excreted for 1 week after therapy, and ova deposited in the environment before therapy can survive 3 weeks. Multiple infestations within the household are common, and treatment of the entire family may be necessary. […] If patients are symptomatic, treat with mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole.

• #2 Pinworm infection – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice US

  https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/443

  Pinworm infection is the most common helminthic infection in the US. […] Although most infected individuals are asymptomatic, perianal itching is the most common clinical presentation. […] Diagnosis is made by applying adhesive tape to the perianal area and examining for eggs or adult worms. […] Treatment consists of a single dose of an appropriate anthelmintic followed by a repeat dose at 2 weeks. […] The classic clinical presentation is intense perianal itching (pruritus ani) without evidence of systemic inflammation. […] Key diagnostic factors include perianal pruritus, perianal erythema, and presence of worms. […] Other diagnostic factors include restlessness, insomnia, and vulvar pruritus. […] Risk factors include school attendance or institutionalization and oral habits like nail biting or thumb sucking. […] The first test to order is the adhesive tape test. […] Treatment algorithm includes symptomatic patients and family members.

• #2 Pinworm Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/pinworm_infection/article.htm

  Pinworm infection affects approximately 40 million people in the U.S. and 1 billion people worldwide. Pinworm infections are contagious. […] The highest rates of pinworm infection occur in school-age children. […] Pinworm infection often occurs in more than one family member. […] Symptoms of pinworms in adults include: Itching and irritation around the anus or vagina, Difficulty sleeping or restlessness at night, Abdominal pain. […] The signs and symptoms may include one or more of the following: Intense itching (pruritus) around the anus and/or vagina, Discomfort in the anal and/or vaginal area, Rash or skin irritation around the anus or vagina, Insomnia or difficulty sleeping and/or restlessness due to irritation of the skin. […] Most pinworm infections are treated at home with the above medications. However, reinfection is fairly common.

• #2 Enterobius Vermicularis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536974/

  Enterobius vermicularis, also called pinworm, is one of the most common helminth infections in the world, with most cases occurring in children. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of Enterobius vermicularis infection and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition. […] Treatment consists of the following antihelminthic medications: Albendazole: Given on an empty stomach, a 400-mg, one-time dose followed by a repeat dose in 2 weeks OR Mebendazole: A 100-mg, one-time dose followed by a repeat dose in two weeks OR Pyrantel Pamoate: Available over the counter in the United States; Dose of 11 mg/kg up to a maximum 1 gm given 2 weeks apart. […] Enterobiasis can cause recurrent reinfection, so treating the entire household, whether symptomatic or not is recommended to prevent a recurrence.

• #2 Pinworm infection – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinworm_infection

  Pinworm infection is a human parasitic disease caused by the pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis. The most common symptom is pruritus ani, or itching in the anal area. Treatment is typically with two doses of the medications mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole two weeks apart. Everyone who lives with or takes care of an infected person should be treated at the same time. Good handwashing, daily bathing in the morning, and daily changing of underwear can help prevent reinfection. Medication is the primary treatment for pinworm infection. However, reinfection is frequent regardless of the medication used. Total elimination of the parasite in a household may require repeated doses of medication for up to a year or more. The benzimidazole compounds albendazole and mebendazole are the most effective. They work by inhibiting the microtubule function in the pinworm adults, causing glycogen depletion, thereby effectively starving the parasite. Pyrantel pamoate is available over the counter and does not require a prescription.

• #2 Preventing Pinworm Infection | Pinworm Infection | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/pinworm/prevention/index.html

  Handle those items carefully and wash them in hot water, at least 130F. Dry them in a hot dryer. The heat will help kill pinworm eggs. […] It is especially important that everyone in the household follow these steps for two weeks after the last treatment dose to prevent further spread. Repeat infections are common, especially among household members or playmates at a childcare center or school.

• #2 Pinworms: Treatment, Prevention and When to See a Doctor | Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/pinworms-treatment-and-prevention

  Your childs doctor will prescribe a special medicine to treat pinworm infection.The dose is based on the persons weight.Usually 2 doses of the medicine are ordered.The second dose starts 2 weeks after the first. […] Your childs doctor will also treat other family members and close contacts with the same medicine, at the same time. […] It is easy to be reinfected with pinworms or spread them to others. During treatment and for 2 weeks after treatment is finished, do the following: […] Hand washing is most important. Have your child and all family members wash their hands often. They should wash before meals or eating, after using the toilet and after scratching. This is a good habit to do at all times. […] Keep your child’s fingernails clean and cut as short as possible. […] Teach your child to avoid touching his mouth or biting his fingernails.

• #2 Pinworms

  https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/pinworms/

  Wash hands and fingernails well before meals and after using the toilet. […] Have your child scrub the hands and fingernails well before each meal. […] Each morning, give your child a shower during the 2 weeks of treatment. […] Vacuum or wet-mop your child’s bedroom once a week. […] Have the infected child wear underwear at night during the 2 weeks of treatment. […] Wash the underwear each morning. […] Children with pinworms do not need to miss any child care or school.

• #2 Pinworms: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.pinworms-care-instructions.ut3181

  Do not fan or fluff the bedding of a person with pinworms. Doing this can release pinworm eggs into the air. You can swallow eggs that are in the air when you breathe. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if you develop other symptoms, including: A fever or belly pain. Redness, tenderness, or swelling in the genital area. Itching in the genital area or vagina. Pain when you urinate. A frequent or urgent need to urinate. Lack of control of urination. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if your doctor gave you medicine, and the pinworms have not cleared up as expected (usually within 4 to 6 weeks). You are having side effects from medicine for pinworms.

• #2 Pinworm (Enterobiasis) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Long-Term Monitoring, Deterrence/Prevention

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/225652-treatment

  Anthelmintics, such as mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, and albendazole, are active against Enterobius vermicularis. Itching, irritation, and excoriation should be treated symptomatically. Reinfection with E vermicularis immediately after the completion of drug therapy is common. Additionally, young pinworms may be resistant to drugs. Successful eradication of pinworm infection, also called enterobiasis, requires two doses of medication – an initial dose followed by a subsequent dose 2 weeks later. The cure rate with treatment is 90-95%. Re-infection is common, especially if all contacts are not treated simultaneously. All family members or classmates who are infected must be treated simultaneously. In addition, personal and group hygiene must be improved, individuals must wash their hands before eating, and children should be discouraged from activities such as finger-sucking.

• #2 Understanding Pinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms and How You Get Them

  https://www.columbiaclinic.com/pinworms-threadworms

  Our team will provide practical advice on hygiene measures, such as regular handwashing, keeping fingernails trimmed, and cleaning living areas, to help you maintain a healthy environment. […] If you suspect a pinworm infection, our team at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care is here to assist you with a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment. […] Our healthcare professionals can perform a thorough assessment to confirm the presence of pinworms, often utilizing techniques like the tape test to collect eggs for microscopic examination. […] Once diagnosed, we provide effective treatment options, typically involving prescription medications that target and eliminate the parasites. […] To prevent reinfection and control the spread of pinworms, we offer practical advice on hygiene practices.

• #3 Pinworms: Treatment, Prevention and When to See a Doctor | Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/pinworms-treatment-and-prevention

  Have your child shower or bathe every morning. […] Do not let children bathe together or share items. […] Clean the anus with soap and water after each bowel movement. Use clean washcloths or paper towels each time. […] Scrub the toilet seat daily with disinfectant or soap and water. […] Wipe down any toys that your child usually puts in his mouth or hard surfaces that he has touched with disinfectant or soap and water. […] Change bed linens and put clean underwear and clothes on every day. Avoid shaking these things so that eggs are not put into the air. […] Promptly wash used bed linen, all clothing, towels and washcloths in hot water with detergent. […] Vacuum carpets and floors well. Wash the canister or change the vacuum cleaners bag after each use. Seal the bag before throwing it away. […] Wash any raw vegetables or fruits thoroughly before eating. […] Call your child’s school or childcare center so that they can take extra steps to prevent the spread to others. Your child can return to school or childcare 24 hours after treatment.

• #3 Understanding Pinworms (Threadworms): Symptoms and How You Get Them

  https://www.columbiaclinic.com/pinworms-threadworms

  Our team can offer guidance on maintaining excellent hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing, which is crucial after using the restroom and before meals. […] Columbia Clinic Urgent Care provides personalized care plans to address specific needs and reduce the risk of transmission. […] Our dedicated team is here to ensure your family’s well-being with prompt, compassionate care tailored to your needs.

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