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What kind of worm is it?

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yonihealth
yonihealth

Can you identify the kind of worm pictured? I've been treated with 6 tablets of mebandazole for 3 consecutive days (2 tablets a day) but it didn't help.

Here is a link to a few seconds video:

1. https://vid.me/CUsL

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  • w0lfbane
    w0lfbane yonihealth

    Posted

    I'd say that's either a roundworm or a whipworm but guessing by the shape I'd say Roundworm which means you are taking the right treatment for it so no worries about that... now if you excuse me I'm going to unprofessionally vomit since I'm no doctor lol.
  • Katzeyz
    Katzeyz yonihealth

    Posted

    No way is it threadworm, they're little and white, only a few mm length.
    • heathyer
      heathyer Katzeyz

      Posted

      Hi, You are right, I thought it was a picture of a worm on a thumb nail but whe I played the video I can see its in the WC! So yes probably a roundworm.
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