What are gastrointestinal parasites?

Also known as: intestinal parasites including tapeworms, roundworms and protozoa.

When the gastrointestinal tract, most often the intestine, is infected by a parasite, this is often referred to as gastrointestinal parasites. If not treated some parasites may linger for many years and cause long term problems.

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Reviewed by: Carolina Sanchez-Vegas, MD

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