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Pinworms (Treatment: (General Tx Approach: (PHARM (Pyrantel pamoate :star:…
Pinworms
Etiology:
- person to person via anus-to-mouth when using contaminated fingers to handle food
- wash hands before eating :!!:
Appearance:
- small (length of staple)
- white
- threadlike
- pin-shaped pointed tail
Signs and Sx:
- perianal itch that occurs at NIGHT
- disturbed sleep
- irritability
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Treatment:
TX GOALS:
- eradication from pt AND HOUSEHOLD
General Tx Approach:
PHARM
Pyrantel pamoate :star:
- Dose based on weight (11 mg/kg; max 1 g)
- REFER < 2 y.o. or < 25 lb :warning:
- Treat entire family together
- Consult physician:
- repeat in 2 weeks if symptoms do not resolve
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NONPHARM:
- wash sheets, pjs, towel, underwear in HOT WATER daily
- open blinds and curtains to kill off
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- close fitting clothes when sleep, underwear
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