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pinworm
A parasitic intestinal worm infection affecting a mere 200 million people worldwide, including a third of the USA. They can be diagnosed by surprising them at night with a flashlight, or by placing a sticky piece of cellophane tape against your rectum, as follows:
# Preparation
1. Clear Tape (e.g. Scotch Tape). Avoid Magic tape or Package Tape
2. Flashlight
3. Assistant to spread buttocks apart
# Timing of test
1. Perform immediately after awakening
2. Repeat test on 3 consecutive days
# Technique (performed by family at home)
1. Roll tape around 4 fingers of hand, sticky side out
2. While assistant spreads buttocks:
- Identify involved perianal area with flashlight
- Touch involved perianal area with tape 1-2 times
3. Place Tape on a slide with clean side down
4. Trim tape, label slide and bring to clinic
# Preparation
1. Clear Tape (e.g. Scotch Tape). Avoid Magic tape or Package Tape
2. Flashlight
3. Assistant to spread buttocks apart
# Timing of test
1. Perform immediately after awakening
2. Repeat test on 3 consecutive days
# Technique (performed by family at home)
1. Roll tape around 4 fingers of hand, sticky side out
2. While assistant spreads buttocks:
- Identify involved perianal area with flashlight
- Touch involved perianal area with tape 1-2 times
3. Place Tape on a slide with clean side down
4. Trim tape, label slide and bring to clinic