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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › worms-in-humansWorms in humans - NHS

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   It does not matter which type of worm you have – all worm infections are treated in a similar way. You might be asked to provide a sample of poo so it can be tested for worm eggs. If you have worms, a GP will prescribe medicine to kill them. You take this for 1 to 3 days.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › tapewormTapeworm infection - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Diagnosis of tapeworm infection

   A health care provider tests for a tapeworm infection in the intestines using a test of a stool sample. A lab test may find pieces of tapeworms or eggs. You may give a sample on more than one day.

   Diagnosis of larval cyst infection

   1. Imaging exam. Providers use imaging tests to find larval cysts. These may include CT scans, MRIscans or ultrasound. Larval cysts are sometimes found during an imaging exam for another illness before the cysts cause disease. 2. Blood test.Providers may use a blood test to confirm a diagnosis. A lab exam may find immune system antibodies to the larval cysts in a blood sample.

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   Treatment for tapeworm infection

   Your health care provider treats a tapeworm infection in the intestines with anti-parasitic drugs. These include: 1. Praziquantel (Biltricide). 2. Albendazole. 3. Nitazoxanide (Alinia). These drugs kill the tapeworm but not the eggs. You need to wash your hands well with soap and water after using the toilet. This protects you and other people from the spread of tapeworm eggs. Your health care provider will schedule follow-up appointments. They use tests of stool samples to see if the treatme...

   Treatments for larval cyst infection

   Treating a larval cyst infection depends on the location or effects of the infection. Treatments often include: 1. Anti-parasitic drugs.Albendazole and praziquantel are used to treat larval cysts in the brain or central nervous system. 2. Corticosteroids.Corticosteroids can reduce swelling and other immune system activity that may damage organs, muscles or other tissues. 3. Surgery.When possible, a surgeon removes a larval cyst. 4. Surgery alternative.Sometimes, when surgery isn't possible, a...

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   You'll likely see your health care provider first. You may be referred to a doctor who treats problems in the brain and central nervous system, called a neurologist. Or you may see a doctor who treats problems in the digestive system, called a gastroenterologist. To prepare for your appointment, write down answers to the following questions. 1. Whe...

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3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesTapeworm Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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   Tapeworm infection has a “yuck” factor, but symptoms are usually mild and you can easily treat tapeworms once they're found. Complications only develop after many years. You aren’t likely to be infected by a tapeworm during ordinary life in a developed country.

4. www.healthline.com › how-to-get-rid-of-tapewormsHow to Get Rid of Tapeworms in Humans: Treatment, Natural ...

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   Sep 25, 2018 · Getting early treatment for a tapeworm infection may reduce the likelihood of complications such as a digestive blockage. A large-sized tapeworm may block the appendix, bile...

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5. www.verywellhealth.com › treating-tapewormHow Tapeworm Infection Is Treated - Verywell Health

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   Feb 21, 2024 · Once diagnosed, it's relatively easy to clear up a tapeworm infection with a single dose of an anthelminthic medication that destroys parasitic worms: typically Biltricide (praziquantel) or, for a dwarf tapeworm infection, Alinia (nitazoxanide).

6. bestpractice.bmj.com › topics › en-gbTapeworm infection - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ ...

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   Nov 14, 2023 · Tapeworms cause intestinal infection in humans when the immature cysticercoid larvae attach to the intestinal mucosa using the scolices, and grow by production of proglottid segments. Certain cestodes can also cause extra-intestinal infections.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › tapewormTapeworm infection - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 5, 2023 · Tapeworm infections are treated with anti-parasitic drugs. Treatments for larval cyst infections may include anti-parasitic drugs and surgery to remove the cyst. Other drugs may be used to treat symptoms.