What Does Hymenolepis Presence In Stool Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

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Question : What does hymenolepis present in stool indicate. Also vegetable cells present in stool

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It indicates worm infestation. Needs treatment.

Detailed Answer:
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Hymenoleptis is a type of tapeworm and its presence in stool indicates worm infestation of the intestine. Undigested vegetable matter can be present alongwith. Proper deworming is needed with agents like albendazole.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar