Enterobiasis in a Primary School-Going Child Treated with the Homoeopathic Nosode Scirrhinum: A Case Report
Abstract: Enterobiasis is a common infection caused by the helminth Enterobius vermicularis. It is mostly prevalent among school-age children, often ranging from 5 to 12 years old. In India, over 61% of children are reported to be infested with Enterobius vermicularis. Children having enterobiasis have major clinical symptoms like nocturnal pruritus ani, pruritus vulvae accompanied by vaginal discharge in females, disrupted sleep and insomnia caused by nocturnal perianal pruritus, bedwetting during night. Retrograde infection prevents the expulsion of pinworms for which even after repeated medicinal intervention the pinworm persists in human body. Several studies have shown the effect of homoeopathic medicines for worm infestations in children. Dr Burnett, authority for the Homoeopathic Nosode Scirrhinum, stated that, a patient who had been administered Scirrhinum informed him that it had resulted in the expulsion of a significant quantity of threadworms. So, this case report of 7 year old female child contributes in understanding of the potential effect of homeopathic medicine Scirrhinum in the expulsion of pinworms and its management in primary school-going child.
Keywords: Enterobiasis, Primary school-going child, Homoeopathy, Scirrhinum
How to Cite?: Dr Divya Ratna Sahoo, "Enterobiasis in a Primary School-Going Child Treated with the Homoeopathic Nosode Scirrhinum: A Case Report", Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 187-193, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25131152413, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25131152413