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The main treatment is anti-parasitic medication, available over-the-counter and by prescription. More than one household member is likely to be infected, so the entire household is often treated. Treatment is often repeated after 2 weeks.
To control egg infestation, wash hands before meals and after using the toilet, keep fingernails short and clean, wash all bed linen twice weekly, and clean toilet seats daily.
Avoid scratching the infected area around the anus, because this contaminates the fingers and everything else that is subsequently touched. Keep hands and fingers away from the nose and mouth unless they are freshly washed. Carry out these measures while family members are treated with medication.
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