Pinworm Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause?
A
A nematode called Enterobius vermicularis.
2
Q
What is the transmission?
A
fecal-oral, inhalation of eggs, or contact with contaminated clothes, bedding, personal care products, and furniture.
3
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Itching around the anal area or vagina, restlessness, loss of appetite, weight loss.
4
Q
What is the treatment?
A
mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole