What should you do if your child has a pinworm infection?
Pinworm infection occurs most often in school-age children, and the microscopic eggs are easily spread from child to child. Treatment involves oral drugs that kill the pinworms and thorough washing of pajamas, bed linens and underwear. For best results, the entire family should be treated. Symptoms of pinworm infection may include:
Can a pinworm infection spread to the vagina?
In girls, pinworm infection can spread to the vagina and cause a vaginal discharge. If the itching breaks the skin, it also could lead to a bacterial skin infection. If your child has a pinworm infection, you can see worms in the anal region, especially if you look about 2 or 3 hours after your child has fallen asleep.
Who is at risk for getting a pinworm infection?
Risk factors for pinworm infection include: 1 Being young. Pinworm infections are most likely to occur in children ages 5 to 10. The tiny (microscopic) eggs are… 2 Living in crowded spaces. People who live in institutions are at higher risk of developing pinworm infections. More …
Can a child get worms after being treated?
Children can get worms 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.
Pinworm infection occurs most often in school-age children, and the microscopic eggs are easily spread from child to child. Treatment involves oral drugs that kill the pinworms and thorough washing of pajamas, bed linens and underwear. For best results, the entire family should be treated. Symptoms of pinworm infection may include:
Who is most likely to be infected with pinworm?
Pinworm infection occurs most commonly among school-aged and preschool-aged children, institutionalized persons, and household members and caretakers of persons with pinworm infection. Pinworm infection often occurs in more than one person in household and institutional settings.
In girls, pinworm infection can spread to the vagina and cause a vaginal discharge. If the itching breaks the skin, it also could lead to a bacterial skin infection. If your child has a pinworm infection, you can see worms in the anal region, especially if you look about 2 or 3 hours after your child has fallen asleep.
Why does my child have a pinworm on her stool?
Rarely, the pinworm is seen on the surface of a stool. The pinworm’s secretions are a strong skin irritant and cause the itching. Pinworm is seen. Reason: needs a pinworm medicine. Red and tender skin around the anus. Reason: could be Strep infection. If your child’s illness or injury is life-threatening, call 911.