Summary
Definition
History and exam
Key diagnostic factors
- prurido perianal
- eritema perianal
- presença de vermes
Other diagnostic factors
- sono agitado
- insônia
- prurido vulvar
Risk factors
- presença em escolas ou em instituições de saúde
- Hábitos orais, como roer as unhas ou chupar o dedo
Diagnostic tests
1st tests to order
- teste da fita adesiva
Treatment algorithm
pacientes sintomáticos + membros da família
Contributors
Authors
Michael J. Smith, MD, MSCE

Professor of Pediatrics
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham
NC
Disclosures
MJS declares that he has no competing interests.
Acknowledgements
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.
Peer reviewers
Randal Rockney, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Family Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Providence
RI
Divulgaciones
RR declares that he has no competing interests.
Peer reviewer acknowledgements
BMJ Best Practice topics are updated on a rolling basis in line with developments in evidence and guidance. The peer reviewers listed here have reviewed the content at least once during the history of the topic.
Disclosures
Peer reviewer affiliations and disclosures pertain to the time of the review.
Referencias
Artículos principales
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].Texto completo
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].Texto completo
Artículos de referencia
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Diferenciales
- Doença inflamatória intestinal
- Atópica, dermatite
- Abscesso perirretal
Más DiferencialesGuías de práctica clínica
- Yellow Book: Enterobiasis/pinworm
- Red Book: Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)
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