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Enterobiasis primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of enterobiasis include treating family members, frequent handwashing, improving personal and household hygienic condition.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
To control the disease spread:[1][2]
- Prophylactically treating all family members
- Keep fingernails short and clean.
- Wash all bed linens and clothes from infected person.
- Wash hands before meals and after using the toilet.
- Clean bathrooms using a damp cloth moistened with bleach or antimicrobial agent.
- Frequently changing and washing underclothings, night clothes, towels, and bedding.
- Keep the food covered to avoid contamination from eggs in the dust.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]