Korean J Pediatr.  2004 Feb;47(2):177-182.

An Epidemiological Study on Refractory Enterobiasis

• Ryue HS
• Jung JW
• Pai KS

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.

Keyword

Refractory enterobiasis; Enterobius vermicularis; Pinworm; Epidemiology

MeSH Terms

Enterobiasis*
Enterobius
Epidemiologic Studies*
Epidemiology
Fingersucking
Gyeonggi-do
Humans
Incidence
Nail Biting
Ovum
Play and Playthings
Prevalence
Pruritus
Surveys and Questionnaires
Siblings
Treatment Failure