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How to tell the difference between mucus strings and parasites/worms in stool?
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Stool exam: People always has some concerns about parasites or worm passing in stool , this is happen when person travel back from developing country . Most important to make diagnosis is by stool exam for ova and parasites. This will confirm diagnosis and alleviate your anxiety
Answered 7/23/2019
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Microscope: You can always check to see if they move by themselves, but the best way would be to have a professional lab evaluate to see. They can not only determine if it is a parasite/worm, but what type it is. This is important to know what treatment would be.
Answered 4/25/2021
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