{"id":12310,"date":"2020-05-27T16:53:10","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T20:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=12310"},"modified":"2025-04-15T14:35:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T18:35:06","slug":"pinworm-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/pinworm-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Pinworm"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Pinworm treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can a doctor treat a pinworm infection on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

Yes. In some cases, a doctor from Maple will be able to offer a pinworm diagnosis based on your symptoms.<\/p>\n

As well, sometimes the doctor will ask you to perform a \u2018tape test\u2019. This is where the person suspected of having pinworms presses adhesive tape onto the skin around the anus. The test must be done as soon as you wake up, before using the washroom, in order to be effective.<\/p>\n

Typically, if your doctor requests a tape test, you will be asked to perform the test for three consecutive days. You\u2019ll then be asked to bring those pieces of tape to a lab, where they can be looked at under a microscope to determine whether there are any pinworm eggs on the tape.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n

You can visit our How it Works<\/a> page to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is a pinworm infection?","accordion_intro":"

Pinworms are tiny, narrow worms. They\u2019re less than half of an inch in length and white in colour.<\/p>\n

A pinworm infection (also known as enterobiasis or oxyuriasis) is one of the most common types of human intestinal worm infections. It\u2019s a very contagious condition, which can be spread by accidentally inhaling or ingesting microscopic pinworm eggs.<\/p>\n

Usually, pinworms can be found in kids between the ages of 5 and 10, people who live in close-quarter institutions or those who have close contact with people in the first two groups.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of a pinworm infection?","accordion_intro":"

Pinworm symptoms include:<\/p>\n