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What Is The Worm Like Thing In The Stool Of An Infant?

Hi my baby is 6 months old. She is normal in weight. She is having dark brown mahroonish stools for last one day. There are also white worm like thing in her stool. She is passing stool after every four hours approx. She is vomiting as well. I tried a lot to give her ors but she doesn t take it. Her fever is moving around between 98 to 100. Giving her Panadol. Plz advice further.
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Small white worm is enteobius
You need to deworm with albendazole 200mg one dose.
Wishing your child speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
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What Is The Worm Like Thing In The Stool Of An Infant?

Hi Thanks for writing to us. Small white worm is enteobius You need to deworm with albendazole 200mg one dose. Wishing your child speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun