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What Causes Frequent Pin Worm Infection In A Child?
Question: Hi, my kids have frequently pin worms whats good to use and what foods cause it ?
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Detailed Answer:
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Mebendazole and albendazole are good treatment options. Both are anti helmintics and either one of them can be used.
Risk factors for getting infested with pinworm doesn't include a specific food.
They include poor personal or group hygiene, eating before washing hands, close contact with a person who is already infested.
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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Mebendazole and albendazole are good treatment options. Both are anti helmintics and either one of them can be used.
Risk factors for getting infested with pinworm doesn't include a specific food.
They include poor personal or group hygiene, eating before washing hands, close contact with a person who is already infested.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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