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What are the clinical manifestation of enterobiasis (pinworm)? besides itchy bum hole?

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  • general irritability
  • restless
  • poor sleep
  • bed wetting
  • short attention span/ distracted easily
  • perianal dermatitis and excoriation secondary to itching
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If enterobiasis (pinworm) migrate what can happen?

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  • vaginal vulvovaginitis

- urethral infection

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How can enterobiasis (pinworm) be diagnosed?

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tape test done at home

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What is the treatment for enterobiasis (pinworm) ?

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  • pyrantel pamoate OTC medication
  • easily transmitted and all members of the house must be treated
  • repeat treatment in 2 weeks
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