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What Effect Can Accidental Consumption Of Worms (in Chocolate) Have?

Hi doctor Today I had opened a white chocolate bar and eat some of it, suddenly my friend screamed and said there is living while worms in the chocolate!!!! I am so terrified. would you mind please let me know if I am risk of anything or nor. Thanks a lot and best regards
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion you should not worry.

It may be possible that you do not have worm in your chocolate.

Secondly catterpiller and worms like it won't cause infections.

But even if you are worrying you can take the DEC treatment under your Doctors guidance.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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What Effect Can Accidental Consumption Of Worms (in Chocolate) Have?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should not worry. It may be possible that you do not have worm in your chocolate. Secondly catterpiller and worms like it won t cause infections. But even if you are worrying you can take the DEC treatment under your Doctors guidance. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.