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  • Stool Test: Ova and Parasites (O&P) for Parents


    This exam may be done if your child has diarrhea for an extended period, blood or mucus in the stool, abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, or fever.

  • Parasitic Infections (Worms, Lice, etc.) for Parents


    From bedbugs to head lice, find out how to treat these common pests.

  • Babesiosis for Parents


    Babesiosis is a rare illness that happens when tiny parasites infect red blood cells, usually after a bite from an infected tick.

  • A to Z: Scabies for Parents


    Learn about parasitic infections and skin disorders.

  • Stool Test: Giardia for Parents


    This test may be done if a child has watery diarrhea, belly pain, lots of intestinal gas, appetite loss, and nausea or vomiting.

  • Stool Tests for Parents


    Doctors may order a stool collection test to check for blood, bacteria, ova, or parasites. Find out how these tests are done and what to expect.

  • Amebiasis for Parents


    Amebiasis is an intestinal illness transmitted when someone eats or drinks something that's contaminated with a microscopic parasite.

  • Giardiasis for Parents


    Giardiasis, a top cause of diarrhea, is an intestinal illness caused by a tiny parasite. Infections pass easily from person to person.

  • Malaria for Parents


    Malaria can cause mild illness in some people and life-threatening illness in others. Proper treatment can cure malaria.

  • A to Z: Babesiosis for Parents


    Learn about parasitic infections, tickborne illnesses, and conditions that affect the bloodstream and red blood cells.