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My mother in law just got back from mexico and the doctor thinks she has a parasite. is it contagious?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

More info needed: There are many different types of parasite; some are more contagious than others. Also the contagiousity may depend on which part of the body is affected (skin, hair, intestinal etc ) - - We will be able to assist you better if you can be more specific.

Answered 1/15/2016

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