Pinworms live in the human gut.A pinworm is a small, white, and round parasites that looks like a short piece of white cotton thread.While not dangerous, the pinworm can be a nuisance that can cause a wide range of symptoms.
Step 1: Understand how pinworms spread.
Young and old can be affected by pinworms.fecal-oral is the means of transmission.They are spread by the ingestion of pinworm eggs that have contaminated fingers, bedding, clothing, and other items.A child with a pinworm may get an itch in his rectum and get eggs on his fingers or under his fingernails, then transmit them to an object or another person.
Step 2: Determine risk.
The more people with poor hygiene skills you are around, the greater your risk.Children in school/pre-school, people who are institutionalized, family, household members, and caregivers of the first two groups.Without a consistent washing, children's hands go everywhere.They are putting their hands in their mouths, touching toys, tables, and wiping hands on clothes.The same applies to those in institutions.The environments of both of these groups are pinworm dishes.Those that come into contact with high-risk individuals are in the moderate risk category.Making sure you follow hygiene guidelines is the only thing you can do.All you can do is take care of yourself and not worry about people with pinworm.This is everyone else.Adults who have little to no contact with either the high-risk group or the moderate risk group are at a low risk for pinworm infections.
Step 3: Understand pinworms' lifecycle.
There is a period of one to two months for the adult gravid female to mature in the small intestine after a pinworm egg is digested.When many of their hosts are asleep, the adult female worm migrates to the colon and lays eggs around the anus.The skin's itching sensation is caused by the substance that glues the eggs to the anus.The worms are moving to the area around the rectum to lay their eggs at night.
Step 4: Know how they transfer.
Pinworm eggs can be transferred from an itch to your fingers.Eggs can be transferred to the mouth from there.This transaction can also be done indirectly.The eggs can be passed to a shirt or desk where they can live for two to three weeks and be picked up by others.
Step 5: Be on the lookout for other signs of an insect problem.
Someone can have a pinworm infection without any symptoms if they have an irritation in the rectal area.When symptoms are present, they are likely to be: restlessness, poor sleep, especially when this has not been an issue before Bedwetting Irritability.
Step 6: There are signs of the worm.
You can see worms in the anal area if you look for them for two or three hours after the person has fallen asleep.You can use a flashlight to help you see.After he or she goes to the bathroom, you might see worms in the toilet.Look to see if the worms are moving.The worms are small.They might look like little bits of white thread.They can be found on children's underwear in the morning.
Step 7: Take a sample of it.
If you suspect a pinworm, your doctor may want you to place a piece of clear, sticky tape against the rectum.Eggs will stick to the tape.Your doctor will be able to see the eggs.The doctor could examine the person's fingernails for eggs.You can use a pinworm paddle.The spatula-like device scoops the area and holds the spatula end in a plastic tube.
Step 8: Proper hand washing techniques can be practiced and taught.
The best way to stop an outbreak starts here.The pinworm eggs go down the drain if you don't keep your hands clean.Before eating, after using the bathroom, and after changing a diaper, you should wash your hands.For 30 seconds, use warm water with soap and vigorous hand- washing.Think of two cycles of "ABC song" or "Happy Birthday"Before, during, and after any and all activities with institutionalized friends/relatives, co-workers, etc., wash your hands.If you are in a school, keep your hands away from your mouth.After attending to children who are being treated for pinworms, be sure to wash your hands.
Step 9: Keep fingernails clean.
Don't bite your fingernails.This is a pinworm egg's favorite hiding place.If you scratched an itch where the pinworms are hiding, you have come into contact with them.They will be hiding under your nails.Don't trim them too short as that can cause other health issues for you or your loved one's fingers.You should always wash your hands and take baths/showers under your fingernails.It is a general practice to keep that area clean.
Step 10: Don't scratch the skin around the anus area.
Children should wear close-fitting sleepwear.It will be harder for them to pick up worms at night.showering may be preferred to avoid contaminated bathwater, but every family member should shower or bathe every morning.To remove eggs that have been laid during the night, shower at night and in the morning.
Step 11: Don't eat in the bedroom.
It increases the risk of contact with the pinworm eggs.
Step 12: If you suspect bedding, towels, and clothes have come into contact with someone who has been bitten, use hot water and high heat in your dryer.
To be safe, wash everything in hot water.Don't put that red sock in with the whites.When handling the bedding, clothing, and towels of someone who may have an infectious disease, be careful.Don't shake the articles and wash them separately from other washing.
Step 13: You can bathe your rooms with light.
The drapes/curtains/blinds are kept open all day because pinworm eggs are sensitive to sunlight.