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7. Treating a Whipworm Infection

The most common and effective treatment for whipworm infection is antiparasitic medication. The doctor will prescribe the medication after he or she confirms the diagnosis, and it should kill both the adult whipworms and their eggs after just a few days. Once the course is complete, the patient may need to provide another stool sample for testing, to ensure the infection is eradicated.

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