A mother brings her four-year-old child to a doctor with a complaint of intense perianal itching. Despite being fed properly, he had not gained weight for the last few months. The likely condition is:
A mother brings her four-year-old child to a doctor with a complaint of intense perianal itching. Despite being fed properly, he had not gained weight for the last few months. The likely condition is:
Explanation
Pinworm infection (Enterobiasis) is suspected, a common parasitic infestation in children presenting with perianal itching and potential weight loss due to discomfort
The disorder is spread by swallowing or inhaling the tiny eggs of the pinworm.