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===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
The patient may have: | |||
*Perianal skin excoriations | *Perianal skin excoriations | ||
*Perianal [[dermatitis]] | *Perianal [[dermatitis]] | ||
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===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
The patient may have: | |||
*Pale [[conjunctiva]] | *Pale [[conjunctiva]] | ||
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===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
The Patient may have: | |||
*[[Abdominal tenderness]] | *[[Abdominal tenderness]] | ||
*[[Cramps]] | *[[Cramps]] | ||
===Genitourinary=== | ===Genitourinary=== | ||
The patient may have: | |||
*Urinary discharge | *Urinary discharge | ||
*Vaginal discharge | *Vaginal discharge | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Parasites]] | [[Category:Parasites]] | ||
[[Category:Nematodes]] | [[Category:Nematodes]] | ||
[[Category:Proctology]] | [[Category:Proctology]] | ||
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[[Category:Infectious disease]] | [[Category:Infectious disease]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Patients with enterobiasis usually appear restless. Physical examination of patients with enterobiasis is remarkable for skin excoriations as a result of scratching (secondary to perianal itch), perianal skin infections, and visualization of adult worms in the perianal area; usually at night.[1][2]
Physical Examination
Appearance of the patient
Patients with enterobiasis usually have a normal appearance.
- The patient may be restless, fatigued, and irritable.
- In advanced cases, the patient may appear thin/malnourished.
Vital signs
Vital signs in patients with enterobiasis are usually normal but may have:
- Fever due to secondary infections and malnutrition
- Low blood pressure
Skin
The patient may have:
- Perianal skin excoriations
- Perianal dermatitis
- Perianal folliculitis
HEENT
The patient may have:
- Pale conjunctiva
Heart
- Normal heart sounds
- No murmurs, gallops or rubs
Abdomen
The Patient may have:
Genitourinary
The patient may have:
- Urinary discharge
- Vaginal discharge