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Parasite infections
Infection with a parasite (usually another member of the animal kingdom, such as worms or insect larvae, though some would lump protozoa into this category).
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: parasite infections?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Is parasite infection infectious, is it spreadable?
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A 40-year old asked:
Please answer! what serious chronic diseases (besides parasite infections) can be passed through unsanitary food and eating utensils?
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A 51-year old female asked:
Can a worm or parasites infection cause anemia?
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A 47-year old asked:
What type of doctor should I see if I suspect I have a parasite infection?
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A 51-year old female asked:
Absolute EOS in Feb. was .09 and in May 98. Both within normal range of the two labs. Should I still be concerned about a parasite infection?
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A 59-year old male asked:
I need ivermectin because I have a worm/parasite infection based on the samples i have looked up on line and diagnosed?
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A 169-year old female asked:
I was diagnosed with crest syndrome. i have a parasite infection for2 years and it has not been diagnosed. my lab results are out of range. can this type of infection mimic other diseases?
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A 16-year old female asked:
I have anxiety, Had a parasite infection 3 months ago, pain ever since, just now I passed dark green stool? I haven't eaten anything green. Why?
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A 34-year old asked:
Do you know of any eye parasite infections common in brazil?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Which investigation may be the best to start with to find the cause for my yellowish stools ? Stools test, lab test or imaging test ? As a short note, I did has a parasite infection 3 years ago with pinworms, but I fixed it with albendazol?
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A 19-year old female asked about a male:
My son got toothpaste in his eye. The direction say to flush copiously for 10 min. I used natural spring water (Deer Park) I didn't even think of it not being purified or distilled. Is there any way he can get and amoeba or parasite brain infection?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I have a burning sensation when ejaculate at the tip. But I'm not sexually active haven't been for a few months. I recently had stool sample an a urine test done for my job. The urine sample was giving for to see if parasites or Infections. Everything wa
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A 40-year old asked:
What are the infections or parasites found most often in nursing homes?
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A 34-year old asked:
Parasites or candida fungal infection - how to tell which one i have?
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A male asked:
Is cotrimoxazole used 2 treat scabies? Does it kill the parasite or help with infection?
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A 24-year old male asked:
What infection or disease can be (or have) the same symptoms as intestinal parasites? And what can be mistaken as intestinal parasites?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I have had a lot of infections and high white blood cell counts for months. Now come to find out i may have parasites in my body. How is this cured?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Im on amoxicillin and Ive had weird stool lately, it was dark almost black and one looked like a long parasite. Is this normal and should i continue use? Im on day 5 its for a sinus infection?
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A 37-year old male asked:
How to get rid of human (stomach) parasites! clean my system of any harmful bacterial or parasitic infections. ? How many time per year we should
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A 24-year old female asked:
Need reassurance. I think I have parasites due to my symptoms, blood tests indicate no infection? Stool test due but doc says she doubts infection?
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A 52-year old male asked:
Should Albendazole for intestinal parasites such as pinworms etc, be taken with a fatty meal or on an empty stomach? Some say empty stomach is better for intestinal parasites & a meal is better for other body tissue infections. I want to do it right?
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A 34-year old female asked:
My 4 year old daughter has been having ton of yeast infections so we thought. This is her 4th one in a year. FINALLY doctors are suggesting blood work and even stool tests for worms/parasite. Will the whole family have to be treated to if positive?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I have a high white (+++) and red (++++) blood cell count but no infection, cysts, ova or parasites was found in my stool. No salmonella, shigella etc?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I have gastritis(neg. for h pylori)& takin PPI. Careful w diet. Gastro didnt give me any info what caused it and I'm afraid once I stop the PPI it'll recur. Had lots of parasites and bact infectns.(livin abroad) Anydiethelp or reasn y i got gastritis?
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A female asked:
Random pain in abdomen every day, dr said bowel is inflamed still from parasite infection but it's been like 2 months since I treated the infection?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What type of parasites cause jaundice? Could a bilirubin blood test detect jaundice caused by a parasite infection?
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A 20-year old female asked:
So I have to take METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS BP 400MG for 7 days to help with a Parasite infection but Im really scared to take them because I really dont want them to make me sick!Is it common to get sick off those antibiotics? Or am I being Dramatic?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Hi there, do you know what can cause very smoky smelling stools & urine? I have a parasite infection which I have been treated for with very heavy antibiotics, however this happened before & after treatment. Only get it when I'm not feeling well. Could it
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A 35-year old female asked:
Is trichamonsis diagnosed as bacterial , Or fungal infection , doctors performing oral swabs and I want them to look for this STI but not sure if it will show up as a bacterial issue or should they be looking for a parasite infection?
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