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How to treat pinworms

2021-01-04 03:57:07
My cousin has been dealing with pinworms for about a year now. Which medicines should one take to treat it
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Pin worms are highly infectious. Take single dose full tablet albendazole and continue it once every 2 weeks. Since it spreads very easily, frequent handwashing is extremely important and also treatment of all the household members is also mandatory. All the best Take care :)

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