How to recognize pinworms
- Itching in the anal area, especially at night
- sleep problems
- Concentration problems
- Unclear abdominal pain with possible diarrhea, vomiting or loss of appetite
- Tiny white threads in/on the stool or underwear
Control measures
Consult your pediatrician to confirm the diagnosis. There is a so-called "copy" test using adhesive strips. Follow the medication prescribed by your doctor exactly.
- Wash hands often and thoroughly. Always wash with soap before eating and after using the toilet
- Wash your bottom daily, immediately after getting up in the morning
- Avoid scratching. Wear cotton gloves if necessary.
- Keep fingernails short and clean, brush regularly.
- Change underwear daily
- Do not share towels
- Change bed linen after treatment
- Wash laundry hot, at least 60 degrees.
Precautionary measures
- Wash hands regularly and thoroughly with mild soap, especially before eating and after using the toilet and/or visiting the playground with a nailbrush, after playing outdoors and after contact with animals.
- Wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly before eating
- Generally keep fingernails short and do not chew them.
- Change underwear and bed linen regularly and wash at a minimum of 60°C. Regularly wash toys that have been used outside the home in warm water.
- Regular deworming of pets
Infection occurs with the most common types of worms through ingestion of worm eggs via the mouth. Worm eggs can be found on contaminated food such as vegetables and fruit close to the ground, raw or semi-raw meat, in the soil, in the sand (e.g. in the playground) or on animal fur.
Please note that pinworms do not necessarily pose a serious health risk and can be controlled quickly with the right treatment. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact your pediatrician.
Contact persons and re-admission
Contact persons may continue to visit the facility.
Obligation to report according to § 34 Infection Protection Act
If you have any questions, please contact the public health department on 0228 - 77 37 64.