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Tapeworm vs. Ringworm vs. Hookworm: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Tapeworm
* Type of worm: flatworm
* Location: inside the intestines
* Size: can grow up to 25 feet long
* Symptoms: abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, malnutrition
* Treatment: medication
Ringworm
* Type of worm: fungus
* Location: on the skin
* Size: small circular marks (usually less than 1 cm in diameter) that are sometimes red, itchy, and scaly
* Symptoms: red, itchy rash that forms into a circle or ring
* Treatment: antifungal medication
Hookworm
* Type of worm: roundworm
* Location: inside the intestines
* Size: 1-2 cm long
* Symptoms: abdominal pain, diarrhea, pale skin, itching around the anus
* Treatment: medication
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