Vulvovaginitis due to Enterobius vermicularis in a girl and epidemic enterobiasis in her family
Lotfollah Davoodi,
Eissa Soleymani,
Ziaeddin Oladi
et al.
Abstract:Key Clinical MessageHere we present a case of a 4‐year‐old girl who suffered from vulvovaginitis caused by Enterobius vermicularis. All members of her family were also infected by this helminth. Treatment with mebendazole was administered to all family members and it was found that the entire family had been cured.AbstractVulvovaginitis, an inflammation of the vulvovaginal mucous membranes, is a common reason for pediatric gynecology consultations. One of the causes of this condition is a parasitic worm known … Show more
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