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   How do I know if I have pinworms?

   • When you call to make an appointment, ask about performing the tape test. The test involves pressing the adhesive side of a piece of transparent tape to the skin around the anus of the person you suspect has pinworms as soon as the person awakens. The eggs stick to the tape.

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   How do you take a pinworm test?

   • Put the tape in a sealed container, a zipping bag, or provided specimen container for transport. If a glass slide is provided, apply the tape to the clear part of the slide and place in the container. If the person has pinworm infection, eggs may appear on the tape under a microscope.

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   How do you treat a pinworm infection?

   • Pinworm infection occurs most often in school-age children, and the tiny (microscopic) eggs are easily spread from child to child. Treatment involves oral drugs that kill the pinworms and thorough washing of pajamas, bedding and underwear. For best results, the entire family should be treated. Symptoms of pinworm infection may include:

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   What causes pinworm infection?

   • Pinworm infection is caused by small, thin, white parasitic roundworms. Anyone can get pinworm infection, but it primarily affects children, people in long-term care facilities, and household members and caretakers of persons with pinworm infections. Medication, handwashing, and good hygiene are the best ways to stop the spread of pinworm.

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   What is a pinworm worm?

   • Threadworm or pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) is a parasitic worm that infests the human gut. Transmission occurs by the faecal-oral route when threadworm eggs are ingested.

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   Can a child get pinworm if he eats a pinworm egg?

   • Pinworm infection occurs when your child swallows pinworm eggs. They become the host for the pinworm life cycle. While this may sound like something obvious to avoid, it’s easy to get infected. Here’s how it usually happens: Pinworms lay their eggs on the skin around your child’s anus, sometimes causing itching.

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Conduct a "tape test". Press the sticky side of clear tape against the skin near the anus to collect pinworm eggs. First thing in the morning is the best time, before the person washes, goes to the bathroom, or gets dressed. Do this three mornings in a row. Put the tape in a sealed container, a zipping bag, or provided specimen container for ...

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   The eggs can survive up to 2 weeks. The larvae hatch from the eggs in your gut after you swallow them, and take 1 to 2 months to mature into threadworms. Children can get threadworms again after they've been treated for them if they get the eggs in their mouth. This is why it's important to encourage children to wash their hands regularly.

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   Jun 4, 2022 · Treatment. To treat pinworm infection, your doctor may recommend over-the-counter pyrantel pamoate or prescribe medication to all members of your household to prevent infection and reinfection. The most common prescription anti-parasite medications for pinworms are: You may have mild gastrointestinal side effects during the course of treatment ...

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Diagnosis. If you or someone you know is showing signs of a pinworm infection, speak with your healthcare provider. There are three ways, with your help, your provider can diagnose pinworm infection: Look for pinworms around the anus 2 – 3 hours after the who may be infected person goes to sleep.

6. cks.nice.org.uk › topics › threadwormThreadworm | Health topics A to Z | CKS - CKS | NICE

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   Threadworm or pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) is a parasitic worm that infests the human gut. Transmission occurs by the faecal-oral route when threadworm eggs are ingested. Eggs can be ingested by hand-to-mouth transfer (after scratching) from the faeces/perianal area of an infected person or by handling contaminated surfaces such as toys ...

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   Jul 12, 2024 · How are pinworm infections diagnosed? You’ll know you have a pinworm infection if you find signs of either the pinworm or the eggs. You can see adult pinworms with just your eyes, but your healthcare provider uses a microscope to see the eggs. Checking for the worm. Check for pinworms about two to three hours after you fall asleep.

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   Jun 4, 2022 · Most people infected with pinworms have no symptoms, but some people experience anal itching and restless sleep. Pinworm infection occurs most often in school-age children, and the tiny (microscopic) eggs are easily spread from child to child. Treatment involves oral drugs that kill the pinworms and thorough washing of pajamas, bedding and ...