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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
parasites
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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parasites
by Melampodium, May 15, 2006 12:00AM
What are the chances of a person contracting parasites after accidentally ingesting a very small amount of mouse feces? What parasites would they be? What would be the best treatment "just in case"?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 15, 2006 12:00AM
, May 15, 2006 12:00AM
Depending on the type of parasite, it is possible. There are really too many different types of parasites to list here.
Normally treatment is given if there is something that shows up on the tests. If symptoms arise (i.e. diarrhea, bloating etc.), stool tests can be considered to analyze for ova and parasites.
This option can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Normally treatment is given if there is something that shows up on the tests. If symptoms arise (i.e. diarrhea, bloating etc.), stool tests can be considered to analyze for ova and parasites.
This option can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Are they disguized or come out whole?
Do they come out while you are doing the treatment even before you are finished the dosage?
Is there a surgery to remove them that I can pay for if it traumatizes me to see them, and I might faint, as that happenned when I was 8 years old and I am even more terrified now at 45 years old?
Please tell me the best way to do this. I used Zentel before and nothing came out so I assumed they were disguised in my feces and gone since the symproms were gone for many years. I ordered Zentel and have them but I am still afraid to take them in the meantime I am suffering with these parasites tickling my anus as if they are going to crawl out when I sleep!