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I am suffering from pinworm infection. I have taken albendazole tablets on a weekly basis but the worms keep on recurring. Kindly advise me on the same. Thank you so much.
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Pinworm infection, also known as enterobiasis, is a human parasitic disease caused by the pinworm. The most common symptom is itching in the anal area. The period of time from swallowing eggs to the appearance of new eggs around the anus is 4 to 8 weeks. Some people who are infected do not have symptoms. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.
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