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15 Year Kid, Afflicted With Pin Worms For 8 Years. Taking Vermox. How Is This Developed In Winter Months? Suggestions?

my daughter is 15 years old... for the last 8 years she has been afflicted with pinworms... she has had them throughout the year... even in december.. we probably treat her 3-4 times a year... with vermox.. the pinworms continue to return. she does not play in dirt. she also has dysmenorrhea and constant sinus issues. could the pinworms develop an immunity to vermox and are not being eradicated? if that is true, with this cause other illnesses to occur? her current doctor is confused has to why she continues to have pinworms. we treated her a month ago, with 2 doses of vermox, and a dose of pin-x.. last night she had pinworms return. can she get these from swimming in ponds? but still do not understand how she develops them in the winter months... any suggestions
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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Pediatrician, Neonatology 's  Response
Hi
Welcome to HCM'
Pin worms are notorious for reinfection.
She has to follow some general hygiene procedures.
Wash her hands with disinfectant thoroughly after passing stool.
Wash her clothes separately and do not reuse without washing.
Keep nails short.
Avoid scratching the anal area.
Avoid contaminated food,water
The whole family may need treatment!
You can find all the advice in the net!!!!!
Good luck
Dr Uma
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15 Year Kid, Afflicted With Pin Worms For 8 Years. Taking Vermox. How Is This Developed In Winter Months? Suggestions?

Hi Welcome to HCM Pin worms are notorious for reinfection. She has to follow some general hygiene procedures. Wash her hands with disinfectant thoroughly after passing stool. Wash her clothes separately and do not reuse without washing. Keep nails short. Avoid scratching the anal area. Avoid contaminated food,water The whole family may need treatment! You can find all the advice in the net!!!!! Good luck Dr Uma