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If a person has intestinal parasites would they be able to see them moving around in there bowel movement?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It depends on the type of parasite.

Answered 5/25/2022

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Depends on the type, size and component of the parasite. single cell organisms like Giardia are microscopic and so are the eggs of parasitic worms. Larvae or early growth forms of worms can also microscopic but adult forms of many worms like Ascaris can be seen with naked eye.

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