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Is It Possible To Get Parasites Inside The Urethra?

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Posted on Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Question: Is it possible to get a parasite (nematode for example) inside the urethra? If so, how can such a thing be treated?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Yes, it is possible to get wide range of parasites even in urethra.

It can be treated with broad spectrum anthelmintic regimens.Even this empirical treatment clears most infestations.

Other approach is get lab analysis of nematodes done then treat with specific drug.

Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (6 minutes later)
Thank you. That is helpful.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

It was pleasure to assist you.Do let me know follow up after treatment.Also take out time to to leave a positive feedback.Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is It Possible To Get Parasites Inside The Urethra?

Brief Answer: Yes, it is possible. Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes, it is possible to get wide range of parasites even in urethra. It can be treated with broad spectrum anthelmintic regimens.Even this empirical treatment clears most infestations. Other approach is get lab analysis of nematodes done then treat with specific drug. Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.