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Suggest Treatment For Eliminating Intestinal Parasites
Question: Several years ago a long round worm was found in my bowel movement. Is it possible that I still have a parasite. if so what should I do.
Brief Answer:
if appropriately treated then unlikely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If you use parasitic medication then it is unlikely that an infection related to that parasite is present though it is possible to be reinfected.
Medications such as zentel, metronidazole, tinidazole can be used to treat these infections and have a high cure rate.
If no medication was used then it is possible.
Reinfection can sometimes occur with consumption of infected food (eg fruits/vegetables, water), soil, feces.
Careful handling and washing of foods and clean water would significantly reduce any chance of reinfection.
Also use of gloves in contact with soil.
If these are done , then it is unlikely you were re infected at any point and no further treatment is needed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
if appropriately treated then unlikely
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If you use parasitic medication then it is unlikely that an infection related to that parasite is present though it is possible to be reinfected.
Medications such as zentel, metronidazole, tinidazole can be used to treat these infections and have a high cure rate.
If no medication was used then it is possible.
Reinfection can sometimes occur with consumption of infected food (eg fruits/vegetables, water), soil, feces.
Careful handling and washing of foods and clean water would significantly reduce any chance of reinfection.
Also use of gloves in contact with soil.
If these are done , then it is unlikely you were re infected at any point and no further treatment is needed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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