Question

A 7-year-old boy presents with a 2-week history of perianal itching, which is worse at night and disturbing his sleep. His mother thinks she saw small white threads around his anus last night. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment for the child and household contacts?

Accepted Answer

Mebendazole 100mg single dose, repeated after 2 weeks

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Piperazine sachet single dose

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Praziquantel

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Albendazole

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Topical crotamiton cream

Practice question

A 7-year-old boy presents with a 2-week history of perianal itching, which is worse at night and disturbing his sleep. His mother thinks she saw small white threads around his anus last night. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment for the child and household contacts?