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DNA Immunity & Inflammation Test added to cart
DNA Immunity & Inflammation Test
DNA Tests
£ 159,00
DNA Diet & Nutrition Test added to cart
DNA Diet & Nutrition Test
DNA Tests
£ 159,00
DNA Combo 3 - Order any 3 tests added to cart
DNA Combo 3 - Order any 3 tests
DNA Tests
£ 279,00
Mineral Deficiency Test added to cart
Mineral Deficiency Test
Nutritional Tests
£ 69,00
Neurotransmitters Plus added to cart
Neurotransmitters Plus
Neurotransmitters
£ 249,00
DNA Skin & Beauty Test added to cart
DNA Skin & Beauty Test
DNA Tests
£ 149,00
DNA Hormone Health Test added to cart
DNA Hormone Health Test
DNA Tests
£ 159,00
Understand your results (15 min) added to cart
Understand your results (15 min)
Other Health Tests
£ 39,00
Allergy Test Medium added to cart
Allergy Test Medium
Allergy & Intolerance Tests
£ 149,00
Diabetes Test (Glucose & Ketone) added to cart
Diabetes Test (Glucose & Ketone)
Health Marker Tests
£ 19,00
Food Intolerance 80 items added to cart
Food Intolerance 80 items
Allergy & Intolerance Tests
£ 99,00
Intestinal worms test added to cart
Intestinal worms test
Gut Health Tests
£ 179,00
Dwarf Tapeworms
Dwarf tapeworms, or Hymenolepis nana, are the most common tapeworms infecting humans, especially children. These parasites can complete their lifecycle within a single host, leading to direct transmission without the need for an intermediate host. Infections might be asymptomatic but can cause abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and in severe cases, weight loss and malnutrition....
What symptoms can dwarf tapeworm infections cause?
- Nonspecific gastrointestinal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Appetite changes
- Weight loss and malnutrition in heavy infestations
How common are dwarf tapeworm infections?
Dwarf tapeworm infections are notably common worldwide, particularly in regions with crowded living conditions and where hygiene practices are compromised.
They are prevalent globally, with higher infection rates in areas lacking proper sanitation and where personal hygiene is difficult to maintain.
How can you treat dwarf tapeworm infections?
Treatment usually includes praziquantel or niclosamide to eradicate the worms. Natural remedies, such as pumpkin seeds and garlic, have been used to support treatment, though they should not replace conventional medications.
How can you prevent dwarf tapeworm infections?
Preventing infections involves maintaining good personal hygiene, regular handwashing with soap, and ensuring that food is cooked thoroughly. Proper sanitation and education on hygiene can significantly reduce the risk of transmission.
Test(s) that measure/test for Dwarf Tapeworms
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Intestinal worms test
GetTested's Intestinal Worms Test offers a targeted approach to identifying common intestinal worms. This comprehensive test, conducted through a simple stool sample analyzed in ou...
£ 179,00
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