Pinworm Symptoms, Treatments & More
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4. Diagnosing a Pinworm Infection
A medical provider will perform a physical exam of the anus. If the worms are present, there’s no further testing necessary. Another diagnostic procedure involves using a special tape that won’t damage the skin. This has to be done as soon as the patient wakes up.
The tape is pressed firmly across the skin around the anus. A lab can use a microscope to look for eggs. For accuracy, they must complete the test for three days straight to verify no eggs are present.
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