Resumo
Definição
História e exame físico
Principais fatores diagnósticos
- perianal pruritus
- perianal erythema
- presence of worms
Outros fatores diagnósticos
- restlessness
- insomnia
- vulvar pruritus
Fatores de risco
- school attendance or institutionalization
- Oral habits like nail biting or thumb sucking
Investigações diagnósticas
Primeiras investigações a serem solicitadas
- adhesive tape test
Algoritmo de tratamento
symptomatic patients + family members
Colaboradores
Autores
Michael J. Smith, MD, MSCE
Professor of Pediatrics
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham
NC
Declarações
MJS declares that he has no competing interests.
Agradecimentos
Dr Michael J. Smith would like to gratefully acknowledge Dr Theoklis Zaoutis, a previous contributor to this topic. TZ declares that he has no competing interests.
Revisores
Randal Rockney, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Family Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Providence
RI
Disclosures
RR declares that he has no competing interests.
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References
Key articles
Kimberlin DW, Barnett ED, Lynfield R, et al, eds. Red Book: 2021-2024 report of the committee on infectious diseases. 32 nd ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2021 [internet publication].Full text
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Yellow Book 2024: health information for international travel. Section 5: travel-associated infections and diseases - enterobiasis / pinworm. May 2023 [internet publication].Full text
Reference articles
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Differentials
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Dermatitis, atopic
- Perirectal abscess
More DifferentialsGuías de práctica clínica
- Yellow Book: Enterobiasis/pinworm
- Red Book: Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)
More GuidelinesFolletos para el paciente
Pinworm
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