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Entamoeba Histolytica and Metronidazole
Presence of E. Histolytica was shown on my initial stool exam dated April 30. I was then prescribed by an internist of Metronidazole 500 mg tab for 7 days.
On the May 5, repeat stool exam has turned out negative (NO OVA AND PARASITES SEEN).
Does this guarantee that the pathogen is out of my system?
Should I still be worried on other parts - the liver or the brain ?
Should I stop my medication now? The side effects are as just bad as the symptoms.
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
I cannot guarantee but yes, it's pretty much a confirmation that the pathogen is out of your system.
You can stop the medicines if you have taken for 7 days .
Do write to us if you have any more questions.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain.
Bangalore.
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