Enterobiasis

Enterobiasis (also known as oxyuriasis ) is a parasitic disease caused by the roup of children (Enterobius vermicularis). In some areas, it affects up to 40% of the population. Occurrence is cosmopolitan, not tied to the hygienic standard. It is rare in the tropics, most in the temperate zone.

mature egg → larva → maturation in caecum → copulation → migration into the anus → laying eggs
 * Life cyklus:Enterobius vermicularis Life Cycle.png

In two to four hours, the larva in the rectum is mature → the possibility of auto-infection during the subsequent itching and re-insertion of the larvae with the fingers into the oral cavity.

ČMan is the only host. The infection is fecal-oral, in direct contact with the infected person.
 * Spread:

Lifespan 30-45 days, so reinfections are a problem. Girls are at risk of genital inflammation. Extensive infection can lead to appendix oxyuriasis, which can manifest as appendicitis.
 * Complications:

Clinical picture

 * The course is mild or asymptomatic, mostly asymptomatic;
 * nocturnal perianal itching → insomnia → irritability, restlessness
 * erianal pruritus is common;
 * risk of infections in girls → carry intestinal bakteria → "oxyur nodules" in the uterus.

Diagnostics

 * Perianal swabs before bathing and washing;
 * Perianal print on the adhesive tape - to identify the eggs (at night the adhesive tape sticks to the surroundings of the anus, the robes then climb out at night and lay eggs, which are attached to the adhesive tape, which is then examined under a microscope).

Therapy

 * Exceptionally;
 * the main drug is Pyrvinium - given as a single dose - 5 mg / kg;
 * he product dyes intensely red stools and linen;
 * it is recommended to treat all family and team members at the same time;
 * mebendazole, albendazole.

Related articles

 * Gastrointestinal parasitosis
 * Diarrheal diseases