Use

Detection of the eggs of Enterobius vermicularis on the skin of the perianal folds. Enterobius vermicularis, also known as pinworm, is a common intestinal nematode with a worldwide distribution and is the most common helminth infection in the United States, especially in young school-age children. Transmission is via the fecal-oral route, and diagnosis is best made by identifying eggs or adults from the perianal skin folds using the pinworm paddle (e.g., SWUBE device), which provides a safer and more reliable means of collection and examination.