Enterobiasis (pinworm)

Enterobiasis (pinworm) is likely to cause a child intense perianal itching which is worse at night
Enterobiasis (pinworm) is likely to cause a child intense perianal itching which is worse at night. Families should be educated to perform a "tape test" by placing transparent tape on the child's anus before bed to assess for the presence of ova or worms in the morning.
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