What Does This Stool Test Result Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2015

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Question : The stool test results indicated entamoeba histolytica cysr:1-2/hpf entamoeba histolytica trophozoite :0/1hpf Should I worry ?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Easily treated by Fasigyn!

Detailed Answer:
Hi, there is nothing to worry about.

This infection is easily treated fully within 3-5days with fasigyn and there is nothing to worry about. The main cause of this is poor handling of food and you should really work on that to avoid recontamination. If there is anyone around with similar symptoms, they should be investigated and treated accordingly to avoid re-infestation.

I hope this helps. Iw isn you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (14 minutes later)

Is it contagious ?
Thank you very much

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, through stool and poor hand hygienes!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is contagious. Safe feces disposal, food and hand hygiene are necessary to control its spread.

I wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

What the diet should be ?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (38 hours later)

Brief Answer:
NO specific diet. Handle food carefully!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is not about any specific diet but about handling food carefully to avoid contamination. Wash your hands after using toilets, cover food to avoid any flies.

Until next, I wish you well.

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