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Should I be worried about Pinworms
A 21-year-old member asked:

Dr. Anthony LaBarberaanswered
Pediatrics 29 years experience
No: Pin worms are very easily treated. If you feel you have them, see your doctor for the treatment.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 43 years experience
Possibly: Pinworms is the most common worm infection in the us -- and school-age kids are the ones who most commonly get it. They unknowingly touch the eggs, p... Read More
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sarah Kohlanswered
Travel Medicine 36 years experience
No: 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... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
That's a long time!: If you feel that your infection has cleared, there should be no reason to continue taking the medication unless your doctor advised you otherwise. Th... Read More
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Cindy Williamsanswered
Pediatrics 40 years experience
Pinworms : This is a very thorough explanation of everything you need to know about pinworms. http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/pinworm/gen_info/faqs.html
4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ratna Dhingraanswered
Pediatrics 45 years experience
Dont understand qs.: 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... Read More
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:

Dr. Steven Bowersanswered
Internal Medicine 34 years experience
Yes: Pinworm is prevalent in usa and europe, but can be seen in both temperate and tropical climates.
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 53-year-old female asked:

Dr. Christopher Abelanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Pin-X: Over the counter medication that should adequately treat pinworms. Just be sure to follow the instructions and repeat the dose in 10-14 days.
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Krishna Anandanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
Resistance unlikely: 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 ... Read More
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Yes & no: 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 shar... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:

Dr. Brittany Chananswered
Pediatrics 11 years experience
None or itching: 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 c... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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