[Chronic urticaria in enterobiasis vermicularis (oxyuriasis)]

Hautarzt. 1992 Oct;43(10):652-3.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We report on a patient with chronic urticaria associated with enterobiasis vermicularis (oxyuriasis). The current distribution of Enterobius vermicularis and its importance concerning chronic urticaria of endogenous origin is evaluated and discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Enterobiasis / complications*
  • Enterobiasis / diagnosis
  • Enterobiasis / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mebendazole / therapeutic use
  • Parasite Egg Count
  • Urticaria / drug therapy
  • Urticaria / etiology*

Substances

  • Mebendazole