Enterobiasis primary prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of enterobiasis include treating family members, frequent handwashing, improving personal and household hygienic condition.

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.

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