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How can you diagnose intestinal parasitic diseases?
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Stool specimen: Many common parasites can be identified by testing a stool sample.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Stool: examination for eggs and the Parasites themselves. In general a FRESH stool specimen is needed. Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 10/27/2018
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