Threadworms

Question 1

What’s the first line management of threadworms for children over the age of 6/12?

Answer 1

mebendazole is used first-line for children > 6 months old.

A single dose is given unless infestation persists

Question 2

What are the features of threadworms?

Answer 2

perianal itching, particularly at night
girls may have vulval symptoms

Question 3

Mebendazole is first line therapy for treatment of threadworm

Answer 3

Mebendazole is first line therapy for treatment of threadworm