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I just got pinworm meds. how long will it take for it to work and kill all worms. & what can i do to prevent it from happening again when i have a cat?
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Pinworm: Treatment is 2 doses: day 1 and repeat after 1 week. Adult female worm lays eggs on perianal skin at night, this causes itching. As the person scratches the area, there is easy spread of eggs on clothes, bed linens, under nails and everywhere. So, wash your hands, all clothes, take shower every morning, don't scratch. Wash hands before preparing food, and eating. Get treatment for whole family.
Answered 1/13/2018
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