| An Epidemiological Study on Refractory Enterobiasis |
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Hyea Sook Ryue, Jo-Won Jung, Ki-Soo Pai |
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Department of Pediatrics, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea |
| 난치성 요충증의 역학조사 |
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유해숙, 정조원, 배기수 |
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아주대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실 |
Correspondence:
Ki-Soo Pai, Email: kisoopai@ajou.ac.kr
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| 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. |
| Key Words:
Refractory enterobiasis, Enterobius vermicularis, Pinworm, Epidemiology |
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