A school-aged child has intense itching around the anus, especially at night. Which test is commonly used to support the suspected diagnosis?
Correct answer: A. Early-morning adhesive tape test
- A. Early-morning adhesive tape test
- B. Midday sputum culture test
- C. Random blood glucose measurement
- D. Throat swab after eating breakfast
Explanation
The adhesive tape test is used in the morning to collect pinworm eggs from the perianal skin before bathing or defecation. The other tests do not detect Enterobius vermicularis infection.
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