A 21-year-old member asked:
how do i know my child has a pinworm infection?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronda Dennis-Smithart answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Pinworm diagnosis: Early in the morning, before bathing, look closely at your child's recturm. Pinworms look like tiny white threads, or toilet paper residue. You can do a pinworm tape test and submit to the lab for definitive diagnosis.
6060 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Carla Enriquez answered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Depends : If symptomatic, they will have rental itching. If not, they will be asymptomatic. The test is an inspection of the rectum for pin worms or their eggs.
5496 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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