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Are there effective anti-parasitic medications that i can take?
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Yes: There definitely are anti parasitical that can be very useful. But its affectiveness may hinge on which parasite you have. Specific parasites need specific medications.
Answered 3/10/2015
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Depends: On the parasite and your medical history.
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