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What Causes Enterobius?

Posted on Sat, 9 May 2015

Question: Hi just now i found in my 10y/o daughters urine a tini wite worm approx 3 mm long. First one I found in crease in the labia majora. She is very scared. What shall i do?
Thanks for the answer

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to have Enterobius

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The worm is likely to be enterobius vermicularis or pin worm. It can be treated easily treated with Albendzole 400 mg as a single dose at bed time. The dose will have to be repeated after 2 weeks.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (26 minutes later)

Hi Dr. Noble XXXXXXX
Thank you very much for the answer. I assumed for pin worm.
Please let me know do I need the prescription for this medicine or can i buy it at the chemists.
Thank you.
Warm regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Albendazole is available OTC where I practice. Please check with your local pharmacy.
Have a good day.
Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar