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I have a severe parasite infestation along with the pork tapeworm. meds arent helping. they are in my brain now. not a joke. back of my neck. help plz?
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Tapeworm : You need to be seen by an infectious disease physician, neurosurgeon. The treatment of complex and may require therapy that includes antiparastic meds along with anti-inf agents and in some cases neurosurgical therapy. You have an uncommon disease and should be seen in a large teaching hospital.
Answered 8/16/2015
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