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Does Long Strings In Stools Indicate Signs Of Infection?

Hi I just went to the bathroom an saw these long cream colored strings in my stool. I have had my gullbladder taken out an certain foods still up set my stomach but is this a parasite or signs of infection? My cat just got treated for tape worms can humans catch them too?
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Well, if I were your treating consultant, I would consider your significant surgical / contact history and must think of some fat malabsorption or stool infection in your case; this could be foaminess of stool, amebiasis and even worm infestation but you have to do at least a basic stool examination first!

I also suggest you to go for a microbiological/ PATHOLOGICAL test of the stool / secretion for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.

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Does Long Strings In Stools Indicate Signs Of Infection?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Well, if I were your treating consultant, I would consider your significant surgical / contact history and must think of some fat malabsorption or stool infection in your case; this could be foaminess of stool, amebiasis and even worm infestation but you have to do at least a basic stool examination first! I also suggest you to go for a microbiological/ PATHOLOGICAL test of the stool / secretion for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.