Question
Why does pinworm appear at the perineal and urinary tract areas? My daughter complained of pain in her genital area at night and found a small white worm, less than a millimeter in diameter and as thick as thread, wriggling at the perineal and urinary tract areas. Although I give her deworming medication twice a year and pay attention to personal hygiene, she still got infected. Please tell me how to treat and prevent it?
Answer
Hello; treatment for pinworms typically involves mebendazole (Vermox) or albendazole (Albenza). For children under two years old, mebendazole is preferred because it has less absorption through the digestive tract and fewer side effects. A cream containing a parasite killer can also be used topically to relieve itching and prevent reinfection. In daycare centers, preschools, and other places where children gather, collective treatment is especially important because of the high risk of transmission, which is necessary for effective eradication.