Question 1

Should i be worried about pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Pin worms are very easily treated.  If you feel you have them, see your doctor for the treatment.

Question 2

I have pinworms and they don't itch. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No, pinworms are very common. Many people don't even know they have them. If your doctor has found them on a tape test then you have them. Follow your doctor's directionns for treatment.

Question 3

Worried taken mebendezanole every 2 weeks for 2 -3 months even though im sure i have got rid of pinworm. hav stopped. will anything bad happen?

Accepted Answer

If you feel that your infection has cleared, there should be no reason to continue taking the medication unless your doctor advised you otherwise.  There should be no ill effects from not taking mebendazole, except for recurrence of the infection if you are still exposed to the original source.

Question 4

How easy is it for pinworm eggs to become airborne? im very careful when changing covers but extremely worried i also wear underwear and pyjamas 2 bed

Accepted Answer

This is a very thorough explanation of everything you need to know about pinworms. http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/pinworm/gen_info/faqs.html

Question 5

Are there any pinworm die off symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Pinworms die if the anal-oral cycle is broken--meaning if you do not itch and then put your fingers in your mouth.wash your hands and be careful.there are very safe medications to treat them too.talk to your dr.

Question 6

Is pinworm prevalent in other countries?

Accepted Answer

Pinworm is prevalent in usa and europe, but can be seen in both temperate and tropical climates.

Question 7

Which medication is used to treat pinworm?

Accepted Answer

Over the counter medication that should adequately treat pinworms.  Just be sure to follow the instructions and repeat the dose in 10-14 days.

Question 8

How can pinworm be resistant to mebendezanole?

Accepted Answer

Mebendazole is the drug of choice for pinworm and is taken as single dose of 100 mg orally . It should work well for pinworm infection .Resistance to this drug  is not known. Mebendazole dose may be repeated after 2 weeks or so, if needed. Consult your doctor if you feel you still have pinworms .

Question 9

Can pinworm be transmitted from person to person?

Accepted Answer

The transmission of pinworms requires the ingestion of pinworm eggs.These quite easily end up on the fingers of someone changing the bed linen or sharing a bed with an infected person who sheds them. They are not transmitted from blood, saliva or a sneeze, like many other agents.

Question 10

Symptoms of pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Many people with pinworms show no symptoms. If they do, the most common symptom is itching around the anal area, especially at night. In more severe cases, there can be nausea, vomiting, and belly pain.

Should I be worried about Pinworms