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Worms in stool of 9 month old
Hi Doctor,
I noticed a small white worm in my 9 month old daughter stool. Is it common for a 9 month old to get worms and safe to deworm. Kindly advise. I also have a elder kid who is 6 year old and does deworming every 6 months.
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worm in 9 months old child is not normal
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Dr. G. Avinash
MBBS, MD (Pediatrics)
Fellowship in Neonatology
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It's not that common in an infant less than 9 months . May require treatment after evaluation.
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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