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Enterobiasis — ABFM Board MCQ

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HardPediatrics and adolescent medicineEnterobiasisABFM Board

A 6-year-old child has perianal itching at night. His mother sees small white threadlike worms near the anus. Several household members have mild itching. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?

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Correct answer: B — Albendazole for the child and household contacts, repeated in 2 weeks

Pinworm infection causes nocturnal perianal itching and visible threadlike worms. Treat the patient and household contacts with albendazole, mebendazole, or pyrantel pamoate and repeat dosing in 2 weeks.

Reference: CDC Pinworm Clinical Overview