Enterobiasis physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]

Patients with enterobiasis usually appear restless. Physical examination of patients with enterobiasis is remarkable for skin excoriations as a result of scratching (secondary to perianal itch), perianal skin infections, and visualization of adult worms in the perianal area; usually at night.^[1][2]

Patients with enterobiasis usually have a normal appearance.

• The patient may be restless, fatigued, and irritable.
• In advanced cases, the patient may appear thin/malnourished.

Vital signs in patients with enterobiasis are usually normal but may have:

• Fever due to secondary infections and malnutrition
• Low blood pressure

The patient may have:

• Perianal skin excoriations
• Perianal dermatitis
• Perianal folliculitis

The patient may have:

• Pale conjunctiva

• Normal heart sounds
• No murmurs, gallops or rubs

The Patient may have:

• Abdominal tenderness
• Cramps

The patient may have:

• Urinary discharge
• Vaginal discharge

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