Q: Which doctor should I consult for intestinal parasitic infection?
A: For parasitic infection treatment, you can see an infectious disease specialist, your general physician or a gastroenterologist.
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Q: Can pets be the cause in transmitting human parasites?
A: Yes. Pets, particularly dogs and cats, carry tapeworm parasites which can infect humans.
Q: What are the main preventive options that we can follow to avoid parasitic infection?
A: Personal hygiene is one of the most important factors that needs to be considered. If one maintains clean hands, feet and clothing, he can prevent even up to 80% of all infections.
