oxyuriasis or enterobiasis Flashcards
1
Q
oxyuriasis is also called??
A
enterobiasis
pin worms
thread worm
seat worm
2
Q
pt with oxyuriasis or enterobiasis is prone to have??
A
appendicitis
3
Q
causative agents of oxyuriasis or enterobiasis
A
• enterobius vermicularis
• oxyuris vermicularis
4
Q
enterobius vermicularis invades what??
A
cecum and the appendix
5
Q
s/sx of oxyuriasis or enterobiasis
A
• itching above the anus at night
• anorexia
• weight loss
• insomnia
6
Q
diagnosis for oxyuriasis or enterobiasis
A
• scotch tape / katokatz method
• anal swabbing in early morning
7
Q
treatment for oxyuriasis or enterobiasis
A
• Gentian violet
- given for 7-10 days
8
Q
SE of gentian violet
A
- n/v (purplish vomitous)
- diarrhea
