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Ova And Parasite detection Concentration method Stool

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Male, Female

Understanding Ova And Parasite detection Concentration method Stool


What is Ova And Parasite detection Concentration method Stool?

This test detects the presence of parasite and their eggs in a sample of stool. Parasites live mostly in digestive system and cause illness. A person gets infected with the parasite through contaminated food and water. You may order this test if you have diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood/mucus in the stool. nausea, vomiting, gas, fever, and weight loss. Individuals having weaker immunity such as old age people, infants, people suffering from HIV are at greater risk of having parasite infection.

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