Endoscopy or colonoscopy can diagnose intestinal parasites when stool samples do not provide a diagnosis. A gastroenterologist conducts this exam by inserting a tube into the rectum or mouth to view the intestine. The doctor uses the video conducted through the tube to search for adult worms and larvae.

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