Roundworms: Enterobiasis - Pinworm Flashcards
1
Q
What species is the ONLY HOST for Enterobiasis Pinworm? And where is it found?
A
Humans - in the US!
2
Q
Explain the life cycle of the Enterobiasis Pinworm
A
Female migrates down the gut and out anus. Lays thousands of eggs knighting in the perinatal area.
3
Q
What are the clinical manifestations of Enterobiasis Pinworm?
A
- Generally asymptomatic
- Mild pruritis ani-perirectal itching/irritation that may affect sleep.
- scratching leads to spread
- Occasional vaginitis or fallopian infection/inflammation
- Easily spread to family members
4
Q
How do you diagnose Enterobiasis Pinworm?
A
- Stool exam is NOT useful
- Scotch tape touch prep before defecation/bathing to look for eggs under microscope
5
Q
How do you treat Enterobiasis Pinworm?
A
- Pyrantel pamoate (now OTC) followed by repeat dose in 2 weeks.
- Single dose of mebendazole/albendazole
- Rx other family members often times
- Infected persons should bathe in the mornings to remove most of eggs
6
Q
How do you prevent Enterobiasis Pinworm?
A
- Not really a hygiene issue – can’t really prevent
- Reinfection common
