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What Could Be The Symptoms For The Worms In The Stomach?
we found a worm in the loo looking like a thin earth worm....two children had been to the loo and done a stool, but no stool remained. we dont know who it is....is it likely that it was from one of the children and what symtons should we look for if they do have worms? i know what thread worms look like, this was more like an earth worm , as i said...thank you
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
Hi.. This can be a case of worm infestation. You should look if the child is having perianal itching or redness. Also does the child looks pale or vomits out any worm. Also regular deworming should be done with albendazole every 6 monthly.
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