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Treatment in general practice

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This is depends on cause.

If threadworm is suspected then treatment with mebendazole.

If clinical examination in an adult reveals excoriation and nil else then treat with a combined steroid / antibiotic / antifungal preparation (e.g. Tri-adcortyl cream) and review.

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