A member asked:

Hi, i have had pinworms / threadworms but they keep coming back (despite following strict hygeine measures) for about 6 weeks. i have been taking mebendazole every 1 - 2 weeks to try and get rid of them. are there any side effects for taking mebendazole l

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Not at that dose: If this is not working, consider you may not have pin worms. The peri-anal itching most often associated with PW's can be caused by a number of thongs, as diverse as a strep dermatitis, a reaction to foods, etc. Unless you have had PW's identified, I would look to another cause.If you are getting re-infected, some human in your environment is giving it to you.

Answered 3/21/2018

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