An Epidemiological Study on Refractory Enterobiasis.
- Author:
Hyea Sook RYUE
1
;
Jo Won JUNG
;
Ki Soo PAI
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. kisoopai@ajou.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Refractory enterobiasis;
Enterobius vermicularis;
Pinworm;
Epidemiology
- MeSH:
Enterobiasis*;
Enterobius;
Epidemiologic Studies*;
Epidemiology;
Fingersucking;
Gyeonggi-do;
Humans;
Incidence;
Nail Biting;
Ovum;
Play and Playthings;
Prevalence;
Pruritus;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Siblings;
Treatment Failure
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2004;47(2):177-182
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: In order to render substantial solutions to control the refractory enterobiasis, factors were evaluated which were associated with treatment failure in Enterobius vermicularis infestation. METHODS: An epidemiological study was done in 20 patients with refractory entrobiasis and in 107 preschoolers as a control. The possible symptoms and hygienic habits which may associated with entrobiasis were surveyed by questionnaires. RESULTS: The egg positive rate was 35.0% and 19.6% in patients and control, respectively. The incidence of enterobiasis peaked in 3-9 years of age. Finger sucking, nail biting, bed type, toy sucking, bed sharing with siblings, nocturnal anal pruritus, and nighttime crying/irritability were resulted in as significant factors denoting refractory enterobiasis. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of pinworm was very high in Suwon vicinities. Along with the factors contributing to the refractory enterobiasis, misuse of anti-parasitic drugs was suggested as one of the major causes.
