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What if i ingest pinworm eggs following my first treatment pill?
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New infestation: Anyone who is treated for pinworms can re-infest themselves by ingesting new eggs. The medication may stick around for a day or so but will not provide long term protection. Washing bed clothes and sheets in hot water and practicing good hand washing can reduce your risk.
Answered 6/8/2014
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