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Does Tapeworm Infection During Pregnancy Cause Any Harm To Baby?

hi, I am currently traveling with a friend, I am almost 12 weeks pregnant. we just figured out that my friend may have a tapeworm from something she ate. I have eaten almost the same things this whole trip if I have a tapeworm can it hurt the baby and should we seek immediate medical attention or can it wait a couple days until we are home.
Fri, 11 Jul 2014
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Hi,
Tape worm infestation is a serious condition in pregnancy.
It deprives the mother & child of essential nutrient factors- making baby under developed & mother is weak so,pregnancy more risky.
Before getting tense ,you & your friend should get pathological tests like stools routine/microscopic examination as well as blood test for antibodies against the worm.
Considering the effects of tapeworm on pregnancy, it's better to seek medical attention in time.( though you can very well wait for a couple of days ,till you reach home)
Till then if you get signs like nausea,diarrhea,weakness, fatigue- inform the doctor you consult about your doubt of exposure to tape worm infestation. He may consider giving anti tapeworm dose to you.
Thanks.
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Does Tapeworm Infection During Pregnancy Cause Any Harm To Baby?

Hi, Tape worm infestation is a serious condition in pregnancy. It deprives the mother & child of essential nutrient factors- making baby under developed & mother is weak so,pregnancy more risky. Before getting tense ,you & your friend should get pathological tests like stools routine/microscopic examination as well as blood test for antibodies against the worm. Considering the effects of tapeworm on pregnancy, it s better to seek medical attention in time.( though you can very well wait for a couple of days ,till you reach home) Till then if you get signs like nausea,diarrhea,weakness, fatigue- inform the doctor you consult about your doubt of exposure to tape worm infestation. He may consider giving anti tapeworm dose to you. Thanks.