Threadworm

Question 1

What

Answer 1

Enterobius vermicularis

Question 2

How do children become infected with threadworms?

Answer 2

Swallowing eggs that are present in the environment.

Question 3

How does an infection with threadworms usually present?

Answer 3

Asymptomatically

Question 4

How can an infection with threadworms present?

Answer 4

perianal itching- esp at night
girls may have vulval symptoms

Question 5

How can an infection with threadworms be diagnosed?

Answer 5

Sellotape to the perianal area and sending it to the laboratory for microscopy to see the eggs

Question 6

What is the management of an infection with threadworms?

Answer 6

A single dose of mebendazole for children > 6 months old