Enterobiasis primary prevention

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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

Effective measures for the primary prevention of enterobiasis include treating family members, frequent handwashing, improving personal and household hygienic condition.

Primary Prevention

To control the disease spread:[1][2]

  • Prophylactically treating all family members
  • Keep fingernails short and clean.
  • Wash all bed linens and clothes from infected person.
  • Wash hands before meals and after using the toilet.
  • Clean bathrooms using a damp cloth moistened with bleach or antimicrobial agent.
  • Frequently changing and washing underclothings, night clothes, towels, and bedding.
  • Keep the food covered to avoid contamination from eggs in the dust.

References

  1. Caldwell JP (1982). "Pinworms (enterobius vermicularis)". Can Fam Physician. 28: 306–9. PMC 2306321. PMID 21286054.
  2. Cook GC (1994). "Enterobius vermicularis infection". Gut. 35 (9): 1159–62. PMC 1375686. PMID 7959218.

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