﻿ Pinworm Infection Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - How is pinworm
infection treated? - MedicineNet  Pinworm Infection (cont.)  How
is pinworm infection treated?  With either prescription or over-
the-counter drugs. You should consult your health care provider
before treating a suspected case of pinworm. Treatment involves
a two-dose course. The second dose should be given 2 weeks after
the first.  What if the pinworm infection occurs again?   How
can I prevent the spread of infection and reinfection?    •
Bathe when you wake up to help reduce the egg contamination.   •
Change and wash your underwear each day. Frequent changing of
night clothes are recommended.   • Change underwear, night
clothes, and sheets after each treatment. Because the eggs are
sensitive to sunlight, open blinds or curtains in bedrooms
during the day.   • Personal hygiene should include washing
hands after going to the toilet, before eating and after
changing diapers.   • Trim fingernails short.   • Discourage
nail-biting and scratching ba