Abstract
Key Points
1. Enterobius vermicularis is a very common infection in children.
2. E. vermicularis may mimic signs and symptoms of appendicitis; it is commonly found in appendices but more often causes symptoms without causing acute inflammation.
3. Treatment of E. vermicularis includes worm eradication for the patient and his or her household contacts.
1. Enterobius vermicularis is a very common infection in children.
2. E. vermicularis may mimic signs and symptoms of appendicitis; it is commonly found in appendices but more often causes symptoms without causing acute inflammation.
3. Treatment of E. vermicularis includes worm eradication for the patient and his or her household contacts.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1501-1502 |
| Journal | Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Early online date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |