Oxyuriasis or Enterobiasis Flashcards
1
Q
Worms
A
Pin worm
Thread worm
Seat worm
2
Q
Causative Agent
A
Enterobius vermicularis/oxyuris vermicularis
3
Q
S/s
A
ISIWA
1. Itching above anus at night
2. Sleep pattern disturbance
3. Insomnia
4. Weight Loss
5. Anorexia
4
Q
Diagnosis
A
SAK
1. Scotch tape methos
2. Anal swabbing in early morning (eggs collect at night)
3. Kato katz method (pinworm eggs)
5
Q
Treatment
A
Gentian Violet - oral thrush
7 -10 days
6
Q
Side effects of Gentian Violet
A
PND
1. Purplish vomitus
2. N/V
3. Diarrhea
