Threadworms

Question 1

threadworms is called ?

Answer 1

Enterobius vermicularis, sometimes called pinworms

Question 2

how does infestation occur ?

Answer 2

after swallowing eggs that are present in the environment

Question 3

clinical features of Enterobius vermicularis

Answer 3

perianal itching, particularly at night
girls may have vulval symptoms

Question 4

Diagnosis may be made for enterobious vermicularis by ?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

TX ?

Answer 5

WITHOUT DIAGNOSIS treated empirically
mebendazole is used first-line for children > 6 months old