Parasites, Family Medicine FAQ

Suspected undercooked sausage? Hello Doctor, I recently cooked the microwave sausages from 7-Eleven, but due to my lack of experience, I couldn't determine if they were fully cooked. I found online that there might be concerns about parasites and other issues. I would like t...

Questions about parasitic infections? Hello Doctor, Q1: Since I live in the countryside, there are stray dogs around my home and near my workplace. There is often dog feces on the road. Yesterday, after a light rain, I walked to my car and felt water droplets hitting the ground...

After eating raw crab in South Korea, experiencing discomfort? Hello Doctor, I had several servings of raw crab in Korea on the night of March 4th this year, but I did not experience any discomfort at that time. After returning home, I developed a fever and gastrointestinal disco...

Accidentally inhaling tap water while showering? Hello doctor, recently while taking a shower at home, I accidentally tilted my head back and inhaled tap water. I've been hearing a lot about amoebic parasites lately. Could you please tell me if inhaling tap water while showe...

Is cleaning necessary? Hello, Doctor. 1. If I share a phone or other items with someone who is wearing makeup, should I remove my makeup? 2. If the hairstylist is wearing makeup and during the haircut, they inevitably touch my neck or other areas, should I remove my makeup, or ...

Infection issues Hello, Doctor: 1. Should clothing or items that come into contact with corners of public environments or animals and insects that may harbor a higher concentration of bacteria or parasites (such as stray animals or snails) be specially cleaned? Or is regular wa...

The transmission rate of hantavirus? Yesterday morning, I had no choice but to park my scooter next to a dead rat. The rat was quite fresh and appeared to have just been crushed, with blood still oozing out. When I finished work at 5 PM, the dead rat seemed to have been moved a f...

Accidentally swallowing live ants is unlikely to cause a parasitic infection. Generally, ants do not carry parasites that can infect humans. There is no need to take antiparasitic medication in this case. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms or discomfort, it is advisa...

Seafood parasites I would like to ask the doctor, recently I had a mouth ulcer and while eating hot pot, the shrimp shell accidentally touched the wound. Later, I realized that the shrimp was cooked in a simmering broth rather than a rolling boil. Although the shrimp turned red, ...

Blood test result issues? Hello, doctor. I recently had a blood test, and the result for eosinophil percentage was 0.5%. I believe the normal range is 1-6%. All other blood tests and white blood cell counts were normal. I would like to know if this indicates any issues with my bo...

Nutritional Consultation I would like to ask the doctor, during my meal just now, I initially thought the pork had a strange texture, and later realized that the pork was undercooked. I have already eaten a lot of pieces. Will this cause a parasitic infection? If there is a paras...

Low lymphocyte count? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my recent health issues. I have been experiencing discomfort and fever, and upon visiting the hospital, my blood tests showed lymphocytes at 3.7, neutrophils at 91.5, and a total white blood cell count of 12. Monocyte...

Sudden increase in lymphocytes? Hello, doctor. I had a blood test on August 9, where my lymphocyte count was 33.09 and my neutrophil count was 56.688. In this recent blood test, my lymphocyte count is now 40.81 and my neutrophil count is 50.31. Is it normal for the lymphocyte cou...

Elevated body temperature? Hello, doctor. Due to the pandemic, I have been measuring my ear temperature every morning and evening since mid-May. In the morning, my temperature is around 36.9 or 37.0 degrees Celsius, while in the evening, it is usually between 37.2 and 37.5 degree...

Headache with nausea and the urge to vomit? Hello doctor, I suddenly started having a fever on Sunday night, which rose to 39 degrees Celsius within two to three hours. I experienced body aches, dizziness, and nausea, so I quickly went to the emergency room for antipyretic treatm...

Shoulder pain? Doctor, I have a question: Recently, I've been feeling like my body temperature is high, so I don't turn on the air conditioning at night because it makes me feel worse (but I don't have a fever; I've checked with an ear thermometer and my tempe...

I am very worried about being infected with parasites? Since I was young, I had pneumonia at the age of 12 and took a large amount of antibiotics, which made it difficult for me to gain weight. I have consistently maintained a weight of 178/50 lbs and have experienced issues with...

Transmission routes of diseases? Hello, Dr. Hsiao. My son, who is in middle school, has been spreading strange rumors among his classmates, claiming that if someone has a wound, they can get infected with pneumonia or HIV. He scared his younger sister with these false claims whil...

Transmission routes of diseases? Hello Dr. Hsiao, my son is in junior high school and I don't know why he told his classmates that if someone has a wound, they can spread pneumonia and HIV. He scared his sister with these strange rumors while my husband and I were busy. This...

Unsure if I have eaten something that has been bitten by a mouse? As the title suggests, I found that an apple without refrigeration had a large bite taken out of it, and I suspect it was a mouse. I had some fried chicken that I didn't finish and left out for a day without r...