A 5-year-old child is brought to the GP with a 1-week history of perianal itching, which is worse at night and disturbing sleep. The child is otherwis...

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A 5-year-old child is brought to the GP with a 1-week history of perianal itching, which is worse at night and disturbing sleep. The child is otherwise well. Examination of the perianal area is unremarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Threadworm infestation

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Anal fissure

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Perianal streptococcal dermatitis

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Constipation with overflow soiling

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Pinworm-associated eczema

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Threadworms

A 5-year-old child is brought to the GP with a 1-week history of perianal itching, which is worse at night and disturbing sleep. The child is otherwise well. Examination of the perianal area is unremarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis?