Pinworms in Children: What They Are and Why They Cause Nighttime Itching.

Ouadie Rhabbouron

Ingestion of the eggs:  The eggs reach the small intestine through the mouth.

Maturation:  There they hatch and develop, and later the adult parasites reside in the large intestine.

Night migration:  During the night, the females move to the outer skin to lay their eggs.

This is why children wake up claiming to feel itchy, as this process can cause irritation and itching in the affected area, leading the child to scratch frequently, especially while sleeping.

Scratching increases the risk of spreading the infection to other children because it causes the eggs to stick to the fingers and accumulate under the nails. This makes it easier for them to spread to other objects or for the child to unknowingly ingest them again, restarting the infection cycle.

There is a peculiarity in this parasite, and that is that the eggs can survive in the environment for several days, which makes it important to maintain proper hygiene habits to prevent the infection from spreading to other members of the household.

Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Diagnosis  is usually made  using the so-called adhesive tape test (Graham test), which allows identification of eggs laid during the night.

Treatment options include:

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