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I accidentally ate portion of an old sandwich this morning with maggots which was in a tupperware and i am wondering if i need to go to see a doctor about it. or should i go to a pharmacy to get over the counter meds for it. thanks?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yuck: Although unpalatable, this should not cause infection necessarily. However if nausea, vomiting or diarrhea get checked

Answered 12/8/2017

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A member asked:

I accidentally ate portion of an old sandwich this morning with maggots which was in a tupperware and i am wondering if i need to go to see a doctor about it. or should i go to a pharmacy to get over the counter meds for it. thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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