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Having untreated thread worms (small yellow worms) at 12yrs but no signs of worms in stools now as an adult, would you still need treatment?

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Dr. Alan Wartenberg answered

No: Most of these kinds of worm infections are short-lived, and if it was effectively treated, and you have no symptoms, there should not be a problem.

Answered 4/12/2016

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A member asked:

Having untreated thread worms (small yellow worms) at 12yrs but no signs of worms in stools now as an adult, would you still need treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Wartenberg answered

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