A 32-year-old member asked:
Symptoms of a tape worm infection?
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Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 38 years experience
Few symptoms: Most people with tapeworms have no symptoms until they see part of the worm in their stool. Rarely, the fish tapeworm can cause vitamin B12 deficiency leading to anemia.
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Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 38 years experience
Few symptoms: Most people with tapeworms have no symptoms until they see part of the worm in their stool. Rarely, the fish tapeworm can cause vitamin B12 deficiency leading to anemia.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Any drug to treat the tape worm infection?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Richard Williamsanswered
Pharmacy 20 years experience
Absolutely: A number of agents are available but have yourself tested to make sure the worm in question is sensitive. Have you been to a third world country lately. This would be a vital bit of info for your physician.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: tape worm infection?
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Dr. Tony Hoanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Worms: Infection by a type of parasitic worm called a tapeworm, usually from consuming poorly cooked contaminated meat. The worm latches onto the intestinal wall, and its free end will grow and break off into proglottids that can become new worms if the feces contaminates food eaten by others.
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A member asked:
Is there a cure for tape worm infection?
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Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: Anti helminthic drugs will kill tapeworm. Re exposure to what caused the infection to begin with will make it return tho, so prevention is the key.
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