Enterobius Flashcards
1
Q
Pathogenic species of Enterobius?
What is its class?
Phylum?
Common name?
A
E. vermicularis
Nematoda - roundworms
Nemathelminthes
Pinworms
2
Q
Enterobius clinical disease
A
Pinworms, adult intestinal worm lays eggs in perianal region at night,
severe itching,
fecal-oral transmission, especially in gross little kids.
3
Q
Diagnosis?
A
scotch tape on anus in morning and check for eggs.
eggs are tiny seed shaped, persimmon seed shaped.
4
Q
Treatment
A
Pyrantel Pamoate
Ivermectin
Albendazole
