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Travel Medicine (Expert Forum)
Non-Pathogenic Parasite???
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Philip Parks, MD - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Travel Medicine, Environmental Health
Lifespan Occupational Health Services
Providence - RI
Questions in the Travel Medicine forum are answered by Dr. Philip D Parks, affiliated with Harvard School of Public Health. Topics covered include disease prevention, finding a doctor abroad, food and water safety, illness and injury abroad, mosquito and tick protection, resources for travelers, traveling with children or pets, traveling with special needs, vaccinations and immunizations.
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Non-Pathogenic Parasite???
by TWILSON999, Dec 08, 2007 06:24PM
Hi,
I was on my honeymoon and got very sick at the end of it (almost 3 weeks ago). After taking stool samples, I was told it was not Giardia (what they first thought) but instead a non-pathogenic parasite from untreated water. However, I have been SO SICK for 3 weeks. Diarrhea, nausea, shills, dehydration, headache, loss of apetite, weight loss, smelly gas. I was feeling like I was getting better but today I just had a turn for the worst. I feel like I have a fever and can't eat anything. What is wrong with me??
I was on my honeymoon and got very sick at the end of it (almost 3 weeks ago). After taking stool samples, I was told it was not Giardia (what they first thought) but instead a non-pathogenic parasite from untreated water. However, I have been SO SICK for 3 weeks. Diarrhea, nausea, shills, dehydration, headache, loss of apetite, weight loss, smelly gas. I was feeling like I was getting better but today I just had a turn for the worst. I feel like I have a fever and can't eat anything. What is wrong with me??
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, Jan 05, 2008 10:19AM
, Jan 05, 2008 10:19AM
To: TWILSON999
Dear TWILSON999,
I recently joined MedHelp.org to respond in the Travel Medicine Forum. I noticed your posting in another forum and I wanted to respond.
How are you doing? Have you recovered or are you still having difficulties?
~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
I recently joined MedHelp.org to respond in the Travel Medicine Forum. I noticed your posting in another forum and I wanted to respond.
How are you doing? Have you recovered or are you still having difficulties?
~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
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