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8. Treating an Intestinal Tapeworm Infection

Sometimes, you don't even need treatment for an intestinal tapeworm because it naturally passes out of your body through your stool. If it attaches inside you instead, doctors typically prescribe oral medication. The exact prescription depends on the type of worm and what part of your body it's affecting. Keep in mind that medications designed to kill adult tapeworms don't destroy the eggs, so your doctor will likely continue testing your stool until the infection is entirely gone.

Tapeworm (Parasitic flatworm) of cattle and other grazing animals under the microscope for education.

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