Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm)

While pinworm infections can be diagnosed using the pinworm paddle test (sticky paddle pressed in the perianal region at night or first thing in the morning), treatment should still be offered prior to obtaining the results of the test in patients with typical symptoms (perianal itching worse at night).

Treatment: Mebendazole 100 mg once, repeated 2 weeks later (for patients ≥ 2 years of age) Consider treating the entire household if more than one person is infected or in cases of repeated infections. Test-of-cure: Not recommended unless symptoms persist (use the pinworm paddle test).​