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A 4-year-old girl presents with a 1-week history of perianal itching, which is worse at night and disturbs her sleep. Her parents have also noticed her scratching. There are no other symptoms. Examination of the perianal area is unremarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis and appropriate first-line treatment according to CKS?

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