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What can be done for a teenager with pinworms?
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Pinworms: Pinworms (enterobius) is treated with Mebendazole (or albendazole). Please see your pediatrician.
Answered 6/27/2014
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Medication : You can take a one dose of an anti parasitic medication and another dose in one week. It's a very straightforward treatment. Usually Albendazole or mebendazole.
Answered 1/15/2016
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