Admin_NHT Staff asked 6 years ago Enterobius Vermicularis is the most common infection in the world. It is also known as Pinworm. This infection occurs only in humans. Pinworm is a tiny thread-like and whitish structure. Pin like a tail is observed in the female worm.
- Cause: – Pinworm infection transmitted by direct contact with the contaminated things. Also, it transfers through sexual contact. Pinworm infection is usually seen in children. Pinworm infection caused by the ingestion of pinworm egg.
- Symptoms: – itching and scratching, perianal pruritus.
- Treatment: – Antihelminthic drugs are useful to treat pinworm. The following medication course is given to the patient. one time dose Albendazole 400mg empty stomach repeat after 15 days Or a one-time dose of Mebendazole 100mg repeated in 15 days. Young pinworms are resistant to the treatment that’s a way two doses of medication are necessary.