Situation and vulnerability
Several people in a home may be affected, as well as those caring for infected children.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Itching around the anus, often at night, and disturbed sleep are possible. Some carriers do not have signs.
Diagnosis and monitoring
A perineal adhesive test can collect eggs. The professional specifies the conditions of sampling; not all anal itching is an oxyurosis.
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Prevention and care
Hand and laundry hygiene completes the treatment. Ask for the appropriate methods at home: simultaneous treatment of contacts and repetition may be necessary.
Practical issues
Why is treatment sometimes repeated?
Medicines kill worms but not all eggs. The second prescribed intake refers to worms from eggs still present; hygiene measures limit re-infections.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Night itching and sleep
- Other persons in the household
- Treatment already taken and date
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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Related fact sheets
These sheets share ways or contexts of exhibition in our catalogue. This reconciliation does not establish a differential diagnosis.
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