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Found a tiny wormlike thing on my stovetop. it wasn't moving and it was curled up. i cleaned the stovetop after that but i was still a little grossed out. i don't recall eating anything that had it in it but now i'm paranoid that i might get sick.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Worms on the stove : You can resolve this by asking if your doctor can test your stool for parasites. In general, our stomach acids protect us from bacterial and parasites.

Answered 1/9/2020

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A member asked:

Found a tiny wormlike thing on my stovetop. it wasn't moving and it was curled up. i cleaned the stovetop after that but i was still a little grossed out. i don't recall eating anything that had it in it but now i'm paranoid that i might get sick.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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