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Do Entamoeba Coli, Andolimax Nana And Blasticystis Hominis Parasites Complicate Pregnancy?

I have been living in Africa and upon my return had lab work that said I had entamoeba coli, endolimax nana, and blastocystis hominis parasites. I have left them untreated as I understand they can go away on their own. I am yet to do the 6 month check to see if they have gone. What I want to confirm is if any of these can cause pregnancy complications?
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these parasites and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. There is no reason to get worried about these germs possibly complicating your pregnancy. They have not caused any infection and inmost cases would only do if the immune system were to be greatly weakened. This is simply not the case now. When you live in milieu with such germs, they form harmless relationships and there is no reason to be afraid of their mere presence in the absence of symptoms.

I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Do Entamoeba Coli, Andolimax Nana And Blasticystis Hominis Parasites Complicate Pregnancy?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these parasites and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. There is no reason to get worried about these germs possibly complicating your pregnancy. They have not caused any infection and inmost cases would only do if the immune system were to be greatly weakened. This is simply not the case now. When you live in milieu with such germs, they form harmless relationships and there is no reason to be afraid of their mere presence in the absence of symptoms. I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.