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Dientamoeba dna found in daughters stool.. but no ova, cysts or actual bugs found, what does this mean? does it mean it's a past infection? on flagyl.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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DNA: Dietamoeba dna may indicate exposure to the amoeba but should not be worrisome.

Answered 5/7/2014

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A member asked:

Dientamoeba dna found in daughters stool.. but no ova, cysts or actual bugs found, what does this mean? does it mean it's a past infection? on flagyl.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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