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It is most common among children ages 5-14 and particularly affects those in the daycare setting
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How are seatworm infections spread?
The disease is transmitted by ingesting the eggs of the pinworm
How are pinworm infections spread?
The disease is transmitted by ingesting the eggs of the pinworm
What parasitic infections are most common?
Common parasitic infestations include amebiasis, malaria, giardiasis, hookworm, pinworm, threadworm, whipworm and tapeworm infestations.
What are the indications for Ascarel?
mostly known as Pyrantel; It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body. Pyrantel is used to treat infections caused by worms such as pinworm and roundworm.
How do you get rid of worms without seeing a doctor?
How you get rid of worms depends greatly upon what kind of worms you think you or your pet may have. Pinworms are found only in humans and account for the largest percentage of intestinal worm infections in the U.S. Getting rid of pinworm isn't easy, but it can be done. To get rid of pinworms, you should wash your hands regularly to avoid ingesting pinworm eggs. If pinworm infection is detected by your doctor, or noticed in the stool, you should seek an over-the-counter treatment like Reese's Pinworm Medicine or get a prescription from your doctor for Vermox, the most common prescription given for pinworm infections.
What is the scientific name for pinworm?
The scientific name for pinworm is Enterobius vermicularis.
What is kigwa?
a pinworm
How long does Pinworm infection last?
Pinworm infection usually lasts one to two months
What has the author Helen S Wells written?
Helen S. Wells has written: 'Studies on the effect of antibiotics on infections with the mouse pinworm, Aspiculuris tetraptera' -- subject(s): Aspiculuris tetraptera, Antibiotics, Helminths
Is Pyrantel Pamoate the same drug as Ivermectin?
The medications used for the treatment of pinworm are either mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole. These medications all have the same active ingredients – ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate. Tapeworm infections are preventable.
What is Enterobiasis also called?
Pinworm infection
What is pinworm infection also called?
Enterobiasis
