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How can i know if i have a tapeworm? if i so, how do you treat it?
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Stool examination: If you have not travelled outside the us, it is very unlikely that you have tape worm. Tape worm infestation can be diagnosed by examination of stool specimen and treatment requires prescription medication taken orally.
Answered 2/3/2014
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Lab tests: You can collect a stool specimen and the lab can look essentially for the eggs. Treatment is with rx
Answered 2/3/2014
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Good Source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001391.htm.
Answered 2/3/2014
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