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What are the chances of contracting an intestinal parasite in the usa? specifically washington

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Intestinal Parasites: High. But these would come from lakes or infected streams. Very unlikely from the public water supplies. There are also some risk for skin infections from some of our lakes and streams as well.

Answered 12/9/2013

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