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| | The Unfortunate Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis) |
 | | Pinworm is the most commonly seen intestinal parasite in a primary care practice. | | | For this reason, measures to prevent and treat pinworm infection need to be applied to everyone in the family. | | | Human pinworm affects only humans and is not transmitted by or to animals. |
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http://www.personalmd.com/news/pinworm_071900.shtml
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| | Pinworms- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | The human pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis, is a parasite that lives only in the human intestine, not outside the body. | | | In general, the body's immune system eliminates pinworms living within the intestine within several months. | | | Tuck their knees under the chest a little, spread the buttocks so you can clearly see the anal area. |
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| | Pinworm Infection: Parasitic Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition |
| | The search for adult pinworms is best conducted by examining the child's anus about 1 to 2 hours after the child has been put to bed for the night. | | | Pinworms mature in the lower intestine within 2 to 6 weeks. | | | Anti-itching creams or ointments applied directly to the area around the anus may provide relief from itching. |
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http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec17/ch196/ch196i.jsp
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| | Enterobius vermicularis (pinworms) |
| | Warning, this is not a particularly pleasant image.) Because the female pinworms lay their eggs during the early morning hours, it is the child's parent who must examine the perianal skin for the worms. | | | Understandably, finding pinworms on your child's perianal skin is not something a parent soon forgets. | | | If the perianal skin is examined using a flashlight the worms can be seen; they literally "glow" under the bright light. |
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http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~parasite/enterobius.html
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| | eMedicine - Pinworm : Article by Sun Huh, MD, PhD |
| | Eradicating pinworm in a group of persons who are institutionalized is difficult. | | | Ectopic enterobiases have been described at the vagina, the salpinx, the inguinal area, the genital area, the pelvic peritoneum, the omentum, liver, and even the lungs. | | | Some individuals who are infected experience sharp, prickling pains or intense itching in the anal area, especially at night. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1837.htm
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| | Pinworm |
| | Consider calling your child's doctor if your child complains of an itchy rectum or always seems to be scratching the rectal or genital area. | | | Your child's doctor may ask you to help make the diagnosis of pinworm by placing a sticky piece of clear cellophane tape against your child's rectum. | | | By taking a short course of medication and following some preventative tips, your child will be rid of the worms in no time. |
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/parasitic/pinworm.html
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| | KidsMeds-Seasonal: Spring 1999-Pinworm Infestation |
| | If the over-the-counter products are not effective, your pediatrician may suggest a prescription medicine to fight off the pinworms. | | | The medicine most likely to be prescribed is called mebendazole. | | | Seasonal page written by pharmacists at KidsMeds, Inc. (April 1999) http://www.kidsmeds.com Disclaimer: The above information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the medical advice given to you by your child's own pediatrician, pharmacist, or other health professional. |
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| | Pinworms : St. Louis Children's Hospital |
| | Pinworm is seen (Reason: probably needs a prescription medicine) | | | Low Risk: If your child has had contact with a child with pinworms but has no symptoms, (and over a month has passed), your child probably won't get them. | | | You think your child needs to be seen |
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http://www.stlouischildrens.org/default.aspx?tabid=87&acn=view&aid=2148
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| | Pinworms -- Medications |
| | Pyrantel pamoate (Antiminth, Reese's Pinworm Medicine, Pin-X) Prescription medications | | | These groups are advised to use measures to prevent reinfection rather than using medication. | | | Mebendazole and pyrantel pamoate are the medications most often used to treat pinworm infection. |
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http://www.webmd.com/hw/infection/aa28464.asp
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| | Pinworm infection definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | While an infected person is asleep, female pinworms leave the intestines through the anus and deposit eggs on the skin around the anus. | | | To prevent further pinworm infection, the following practices help reduce the risk of continuous self reinfection: | | | Pinworm infection is treated with prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. |
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8224
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| | Search Results for pinworm - Encyclopædia Britannica |
| | Pinworms are common human intestinal parasites, especially in children. | | | anthelmintic drug used in the treatment of intestinal roundworm infection in humans and domestic animals (including poultry) and against pinworm infection in humans. | | | Brief information on the symptoms, prevention, and treatment for kids suffering from this type of intestinal infection. |
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http://www.britannica.com/search?query=pinworm&submit=Find&source=MWTAB
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pinworms |
| | Your doctor may have you do a tape test. | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top | | | Call for an appointment if you or your child has symptoms of pinworm infection or if you have seen pinworms on your child. |
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| | Pinworm |
| | Alert: Since pinworms are easily spread, parents should keep a child with pinworms home from school or daycare until treatment has begun. | | | Additional doses of medication may be necessary in some cases, especially in the event of re-infection. | | | Pinworm infection is treated with two doses of anti-worm ("antihelmintic") medication, given two weeks apart. |
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http://tjsamson.client.web-health.com/web-health/topics/GeneralHealth/generalhealthsub/generalhealth/gastrointestinal/pinworm.html
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pinworm test |
| | Usually the whole family is treated, because the pinworms are easily passed back and forth between family members. | | | This test is performed to check for pinworms, which are a potential cause of itching in the anal area. | | | The adult pinworms live in the intestine and colon. |
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| | Pinworm |
| | Carry out these measures while family members are treated with medication. | | | Pinworm is acommon intestinal parasitic infection that primarily affects children. | | | Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of pinworm infection develop or if you have seen pinworms on your child. |
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| | UC IPM: UC Management Guidelines for Tomato Pinworm on Tomato |
| | Mating disruption is most successful where fields are isolated or whole areas are treated. | | | Pinworms can be controlled with mating disruption techniques and pesticides. | | | A host-free period is essential for reducing pinworm populations; the longer the period the better. |
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| | The Pinworm |
| | Perhaps it’s time for those involved in the investigation to quit whining and accept responsibility for their own failures... | | | The MJ story also implicated The Pinworm as a source for “speculations about the murder and payoff.” This, of course, is true, but I have explored nothing here that has not appeared first in the local media, and I do not recall referring to Mr. | | | All the public sees is that after nearly four years, those responsible for the murder of a Craig Roberts remain free. |
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| | adult pinworm infections :: The Doctors Lounge(TM) |
| | How did you get yourself treated each time you got these infestations? | | | as a child I had pinworm infections alot, I understand this is common. | | | however in the past 3 months I have had 2 pinworm infections. |
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http://www.thedoctorslounge.net/infections/forums/viewtopic.php?t=988
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| | Pinworm - Southern Nevada Health District |
| | Pinworm is an illness caused by a parasitic intestinal worm. | | | Once the diagnosis of pinworm is made, a child needs to be excluded from school or daycare until treatment with medication specific for pinworms has begun. | | | If you think that your child may have pinworm, contact your pediatrician for diagnosis and treatment. |
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| | Hawaii State Department of Health - www.hawaii.gov/health |
| | Antiparasitic medications prescribed by a doctor are effective in pinworm infections. | | | Some individuals with pinworm infection may not have any symptoms. | | | Pinworm disease is a relatively common infection of the intestines by a parasitic worm called Enterobius vermicularis. |
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http://www.hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/contagious-disease/comm-disease/factsheet/cddpinwo.htm
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| | Pinworms: Topic Overview |
| | Pinworms are diagnosed by a medical history and physical examination that includes examining the skin around the anus for redness and irritation. | | | Many people with pinworm infections have no symptoms and may never be aware of the infection. | | | However, medication can help prevent reinfection and the spread of pinworms to other people. |
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| | Pinworm infection |
| | The drugs used to treat pinworm infection are called Mebendazole and Pyrantel Pamoate. | | | The most obvious clue that a person is suffering from the condition is an itchy anus or anal opening. | | | An explanation of the symptoms of a pinworm infection |
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| | Pinworm |
| | It is found worldwide and causes the common infection Enterobiasis in humans. | | | The pinworm lives in the lower part of the small intestine, and the upper part of the colon. | | | The best known is the human pinworm (Enterobius Vermicularis). |
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| | pinworm |
| | The most prominent symptom of the disease resulting from pinworm infestation, called enterobiasis, is anal itching, particularly at night; restlessness and insomnia are common, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea, are also present. | | | Since reinfection is a major problem, enterobiasis is treated by the following of strict hygienic measures, including careful cleansing of hands, body, and bed linens. | | | Additional search results provided by HighBeam Research, LLC. |
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| | Complications of Pinworm - WrongDiagnosis.com |
| | About complications: Complications of Pinworm are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Pinworm. | | | In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Pinworm and complications of Pinworm is unclear or arbitrary. | | | Complications list for Pinworm: The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Pinworm includes: |
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| | 1994 Tomato Pinworm Mating Disruption Study - Tulare and Fresno Counties |
| | TPheromone-disruption technique is an effective alternative to chemical insecticide treatment for the effective control of pinworm. | | | Recent changes in fresh market and processing tomato production practices have lengthened their season resulting in crop losses from Kern to Merced counties where more than 12,000 acres are planted annually. | | | During the 1980's researchers in Florida, California and Mexico proved that the use of tomato pinworm sex pheromones could reduce crop damage. |
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| | Pinworms -- Home Treatment |
| | For people with pinworm infections, home treatment is very important to prevent reinfection and the spread of infection to other members of the household. | | | Some doctors recommend extra housecleaning, such as frequent mopping and vacuuming and cleaning the toilet seat after each use, to prevent the spread of pinworms, but others do not believe that these measures are very effective. | | | Discourage thumb-sucking if your child has a pinworm infection. |
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| | HON Mother & Child Glossary, Pinworm Infections in Childhood |
| | This condition results in scratching the area, occasionally causing scarification. | | | Enterobius : A genus of intestinal nematode worms which includes the pinworm or threadworm Enterobius vermicularis. | | | vermicularis, the pinworm of man, causes a crawling sensation and pruritus. |
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| | Pinworm Preparation |
| | Collect specimen as soon as possible after patient arises and prior to defecation or bathing. | | | The most satisfactory means of diagnosing pinworm infection is by the recovery of eggs or female worms from the perianal region. | | | Stool specimens are not satisfactory for pinworm studies. |
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| | Tomato Pinworm, Keiferia lycopersicella (Walshingham) |
| | The tomato pinworm is a small, microlepidopteran moth that is often confused with closely related species which have similar habits. | | | Capps (1946) provided a key, with descriptions, that defines the species and permits identification of larvae with which it might be confused. | | | Consequently, chemical control is contingent upon frequent and accurate observations of fields for pinworm mines. |
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| | Enterobiasis - Page 1 |
| | The nematode (roundworm) Enterobius vermicularis (previously Oxyuris vermicularis) also called human pinworm. | | | Enterobiasis may also be acquired through surfaces in the environment that are contaminated with pinworm eggs (e.g., curtains, carpeting). | | | The most common helminthic infection in the United States (an estimated 40 million persons infected). |
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| | Pinworm 1 |
| | Pinworms are among the most common nematodes found in humans, infecting over 30% of preschool children and 10% of the adults in the United States. | | | This slide shows an adult pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis). | | | Although they can cause anal itching, they seldom constitute a serious health hazard because they feed on wastes and bacteria in the cecum and appendix of the large intestine. |
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| | Pinworm |
| | It may also deinstall from memory some versions of Central Point Anti-Virus and Microsoft Anti-Virus. | | | It may also uninstall from memory some versions of Central Point Anti-Virus and Microsoft Anti-Virus. | | | Total system and available free memory, as indicated by the DOS CHKDSK program, will have decreased by 6,144 bytes. |
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| | Preventing Pinworm - Boulder County Public Health |
| | Pinworm is spread through direct transfer of infective eggs from the anus to the mouth of the same or another person, or indirectly through clothing, bedding, food, toys, or other articles contaminated with eggs of the parasite. | | | Infected people should bathe in the morning, as this removes a large portion of the eggs. |
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| | Pinworm Problems - TheHorse.com |
| | I have a 10-year-old mare being treated for pinworms. | | | She also uses the wall of her stall or anything else available to lean on while defecating. | | | SUBSCRIBE to the magazine for full website access |
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| | MEdIC - Laboratory Tests - Pinworm Preparation Test |
| | Your doctor has asked that you have a pinworm test that will find out if pinworms are in your lower digestive tract. | | | When pinworms live in the intestines, they crawl to the outside of the digestive tract and lay their eggs at the anus (the lower opening of the intestinal tract). | | | MEdIC - Laboratory Tests - Pinworm Preparation Test |
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