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Are people with organ transplants at more risk for complications with tapeworms?
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Tapeworms: People with organ transplants are usually on a program of medications to prevent organ rejection. This usually increases the risk of complications from many illnesses including tapeworms.
Answered 12/11/2014
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Yes: They are at higher risk for any type of infection. Bacteria, viruses, fungal or parasitic.
Answered 7/19/2013
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