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What kind of parasites are in your stool?

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Created: 2022-06-02 20:09:12

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Types of intestinal worms include tapeworm, hookworm, liver fluke, threadworm, Ascaris, which causes ascariasis, and Trichinella, which causes trichinosis. Other common parasites are Giardia lamblia, which causes beaver fever, and Entamoeba histolytica, which causes amoebic dysentery.


What common parasites are usually found in the stools?

The most common intestinal protozoan parasites are: Giardia intestinalis, Entamoeba histolytica, Cyclospora cayetanenensis, and Cryptosporidium spp.

How do I know if my poop has parasites?

Signs and Symptoms1Abdominal pain.2Diarrhea.3Nausea or vomiting.4Gas or bloating.5Dysentery (loose stools containing blood and mucus)6Rash or itching around the rectum or vulva.7Stomach pain or tenderness.8Feeling tired.Intestinal parasites Information | Mount Sinai - New York

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