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A member asked:

My rectum has been itching for months. doctor thought it was parasites and gave cipro (ciprofloxacin) and mabendezole, but didn't help. now spreading around area?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Re exam needed: You need to make another apt with your DR. Inform DR that treatment was not effective. If DR does not hear from you, they assume that the treatment was effective.

Dr Hermansen agreed

Answered 8/23/2015

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