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A member asked:
If you have a tapeworm how often will you see the segments? everyday? and will they completely cover the stool so that it looks speckled?
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Tapeworms: Depending upon which tapeworm you may or may not see segments, and when you do they should be obvious. These are so uncommon in the USA that you really need some exposure risk to be concerned about this. If you see one, take it with a stool specimen to your doctor so that it can be examined in the laboratory. It is important to know which tapeworm because some have risks outside of the intestine.
Answered 3/3/2016
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