Open AccessEnterobiasis caused changes in the mucous and skin of female genital tract
Author(s) -
V. O. Skliarova,
K. I. Bodnia
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
bukovinsʹkij medičnij vìsnik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2413-0737
pISSN - 1684-7903
DOI - 10.24061/2413-0737.xviii.2.70.2014.81
Subject(s) - vulva , itching , enterobius , mucous membrane , dermatology , colposcopy , medicine , sex organ , cervix , vagina , pathology , surgery , biology , helminths , immunology , cervical cancer , cancer , genetics
The paper presents the changes in the skin of the external genitalia and perianal area, as well as in the mucous caused by enterobiasis. Enterobius vermicularis infestation has been identified in 60 % of patients with changes in the skin and mucous membranes. The influence of mature pinworms and their eggs on the vulva, causes a local reaction, which is accompanied by itching, discomfort, swelling, change in consistency and color of vaginal discharge. Only in 30 % of infected patients the complaint "night itch" was noted. Colposcopy changes of the vaginal mucosa and cervix have been detected in all women with enterobiasis.