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If the parasite that has been causing my diarrhea has died, will my diarrhea stop?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Yes: Assuming the parasite was the only cause of the diarrhea, the loose frequent stools should resolve with treatment of the parasite.

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Answered 7/22/2012

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