Enterobius vermicularis infection

Enterobiasis, or pinworm infection, is caused by Enterobius vermicularis. It is the most widely distributed helminthic infection in the world. There are approximately 42 million cases in the United States, primarily affecting children. The most common manifestation of the infection is cutaneous irritation... 

A knowledge of parasite life cycles is crucial in the understanding of the ways infection is acquired and spread, the pathogenesis of disease, and the ways in which disease might be controlled. Some parasites which infect only humans, such as Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm), have a narrow host specificity, whereas others such as Trichinella spiralis infect numerous species. When other animals harbor the same parasite stage as humans, these animal species may serve as reservoir hosts. Humans infected with a parasite stage usually seen in other animal species are referred to as accidental hosts. 

Cellophane tape is used for finding the eggs of Enterobius vermicularis or Taenia species from the perianal area. The tape used must be clear cellophane and not slightly cloudy or opaque. Alternatively, a Vaspar swab may be used. Specimens from more than 1 day may be required to diagnose light infections. 

Threadworm infections are caused by Enterobius vermicularis. The infestation starts when the patient ingests the worm s ova, which then hatch and infect the small intestine. The female threadworms migrate to the caecum and anus so that at night they lay their eggs in the perianal area. The eggs produce a sticky... 

Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pyogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are all microorganisms that can cause otitis media. Enterobius vermicularis is a threadworm leading to an infection characterised by itchy anus and the presence of white worms. 

Pin worm infection Enterobius vermicularis Piperazine, pyrvinium pamoate pyrantel, thiabendazole, albendazole, mebendazole... 

This drug has been in clinical use for over 35 years. Even today it is recommended as a drug of choice for treating roundworm infection in many countries of the world due to its low cost, high activity and practically no toxicity. Tih the advent of modern anthelmintics like pyrantel pamoate and mebendazole, piperazine was used as the drug of choice for treating roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), and pin-worms (Enterobius vermicularis) in adults and children [52]. 

Enterobius vermicularis Perianal itching and secondary infection Infection through contaminated food Piperazine... 

Mebendazole is a benzimidazole that kills parasitic worms by blocking glucose uptake, thus depleting stored glycogen. Without glycogen, parasites cannot reproduce or survive. It is indicated in the treatment of Trichuris trichuria (whipworm), Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm), Ascaris lum-bricoides (roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale (common hookworm), or Necator americanus (American hookworm), in single infection or mixed infections. 

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