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THREADWORM CAN BE AN ITCHY SUBJECT
Sharon White, School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA)
It is estimated that 40 per cent of children under the age of 10 years will have been infected with threadworms (E vermicularis) at some point in their lives. Although treatment for threadworms or pinworms is effective, re-infection is common and hygiene measures are essential to break the cycle of infection and re-infection.
Fortunately, threadworm infection is easy to treat. However, it is not always easy for parents to talk about it and parents may be embarrassed discussing personal hygiene. Download full article
