Threadworms

Question 1

Threadworm symptoms

Answer 1

• perianal itching, worse at night
• white cotton thread like worms

Question 2

Threadworm referral

Answer 2

• recent abroad travel
• secondary bacterial infection
• treatment failure

Question 3

OTC treatment

Answer 3

Mebendazole (Ovex)
(2+)

• 100mg single dose (adult and child)
• repeat dose 14 days later to prevent re infection
• treat all family at same time

Question 4

What is Mebendazole contraindicated in

Answer 4

pregnancy

Question 5

Threadwrm advice

Answer 5

• Good hygiene measures
  (cut nails short, wash hands, shower in morning, regularly wash bed, do not share towels)
• Pregnant / Breastfeeding women and children need to follow strict hygiene measure for 6 weeks