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Pinworm Infection

  
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The main treatment is a single dose of either mebendazole or albendazole (anti-parasitic medication. These are available over-the-counter and by prescription. More than one household member is l...[read article]

Tests for Pinworm Infection

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Stool Examination
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Stool ova and parasites exam is a laboratory test to determine if a stool sample contains parasites or eggs (ova) that are associated with intestinal infections.  More
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The blood differential test measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell (WBC) that you have in your blood. It also reveals if there are any abnormal or...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Pinworm Infection

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PYRANTEL is an antiparasitic. It is used to treat infections of pinworms or other parasites.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provi...  More
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ALBENDAZOLE is an antiparasitic. It is used to treat infections of tapeworms or other parasites.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care p...  More
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MEBENDAZOLE is an anthelmintic. It will kill some kinds of parasites. This medicine is used to treat infections of roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, and whipworms.Th...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Pinworm Infection

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PYRANTEL is an antiparasitic. It is used to treat infections of pinworms or other parasites.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provi...  More
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