🖤 1.7: Pinworms Flashcards
1
Q
Enterobius
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(Pinworms) humans are only host
2
Q
Pinworm Life Cycle (1)
A
Eggs acquired by mouth from contaminated foods, clothes, bedding or nail biting
3
Q
Pinworm Life Cycle (2)
A
Eggs hatch in small intestine and develop into adults
4
Q
Pinworm Life Cycle (3)
A
Larva migrate to large intestine and develop into adults
5
Q
Pinworm Life Cycle (4)
A
Adults migrate to skin in anal region to lay eggs on skin
6
Q
Symptoms of Pinworm
A
- anal itching
- sleep difficulty
- irritability
7
Q
Treatment of Pinworms
A
single dose of anti-helminthic meds, along with washing clothes & bedding
