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If i suspect parasite contam.from water, and handeling of unwashed greens.could i be showing symptoms as early as 2 weeks later ?
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Yes : There are a number of bacterial and parasitic intestinal pathogens that could cause illness within 2 weeks of ingestion. If you have symptoms and are concerned see your md and get stool culture, o&p, giardia and cryptosporidium antigen tests.
Answered 4/15/2013
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