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I had pinworms as they were in my stool so i took medicine but i noticed there are what look like tapeworm eggs instead. were they pinworms or not?
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MIXTURES: or MULTIPLE parasitic infections are NOT that uncommon!! You need a stool exam for OVA (eggs) and the parasites themselves...then proper TREATMENT (Often a sinfle treatment with a "Broad spectrum" anti-helminth (anti-worm) will "do the trick" Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 1/11/2021
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