How many snacks should I let the kid have before I take him in to be tested for tapeworms?
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Infection is generally recognized when you pass segments of a tapeworm in the stool, especially if the segment is moving. You should be able to see it in his feces, or you can bring a sample to his doctor to be tested. It would look like a white worm. Tapeworms are treated with oral medications, usually in a single dose. You can read more about tapeworm here
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tapeworm/DS00659/DSECTION=1
He may not have outward symptoms, so it is best to be tested even if he doesn't have symptoms.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tapeworm/DS00659/DSECTION=1
He may not have outward symptoms, so it is best to be tested even if he doesn't have symptoms.
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