Pin worms Flashcards
1
Q
How are pinworms spread?
A
hand to mouth
2
Q
How do you collect specimen to DX pinworms (enterobiasis)
A
the tape test. tape to the rectum early in the morning before the child wakes up. the worms crawl out of the rectum and lay their eggs.
3
Q
where can the child first get introduced to these pinworm eggs?
A
in the dirt or sand box… and then eating without washing their hands
4
Q
does the whole family have to be treated?
A
yes
