ENTEROBIOSIS IN CHILDREN: CAUSES, CLINIC, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

Abstract

Enterobiasis is a common parasitic infection in children, caused by parasitic worms - pinworms. The main route of transmission is through household contact. The wide distribution of enterobiasis is due to the high contagiousness of pinworms and the ease of transmission of infection. The disease is distinguished by the severity of the condition of children: mild, moderate and severe, as well as by the presence or absence of complications.
Diagnosis of enterobiasis includes collecting complaints, medical history, examining the perianal area, and identifying contact with the source of infection.
The primary action is to select effective and maximally safe anthelmintic drugs for a particular child in various forms: tablets, anal suppositories, syrups, etc. Primary prevention of enterobiasis includes observing the rules of personal hygiene, and most importantly, timely and thorough hand washing.