Do I Have a Parasite Quiz

I knowingly ate raw or undercooked meat, fish, or shellfish repeatedly, or symptoms followed such a meal.

These foods were consistently cooked to a safe doneness.

I ate one meal where the doneness was slightly uncertain.

I knowingly ate a raw or undercooked item on one occasion.

I have had a familiar occasional headache that responds as it normally does.

I have had a new or repeatedly returning headache without severe neurological symptoms.

I have had a seizure, confusion, new weakness, major vision change, or a sudden severe headache.

I have had no relevant headache or neurological change.

I have persistent unusual fatigue, dizziness, or reduced stamina.

I feel about as energetic as usual without these changes.

I have fainted, have chest pain or breathlessness at rest, or appear markedly pale.

I have occasional tiredness with a familiar explanation, such as a short night of sleep.

I had one mild, short-lived temperature increase.

I have had recurring fever or chills.

I have had high or rapidly worsening fever, especially with confusion, a stiff neck, or severe weakness.

I have had neither fever nor unexplained chills.

I have been slightly thirstier than usual but drink normally.

My thirst, urination, and ability to drink are normal for me.

I have a dry mouth or urinate less than usual, but I can keep fluids down.

I cannot retain fluids, produce very little urine, or have faintness or confusion.

I have had severe or worsening pain, marked swelling, or a rigid-feeling abdomen.

I have not noticed these symptoms.

They occur occasionally and remain mild.

They recur and interfere with meals, sleep, or normal activities.

My appetite and weight have remained generally stable.

My appetite changed briefly and then returned to normal.

My appetite has remained unusually reduced or increased, without documented weight loss.

I have had unintentional weight loss or difficulty taking in enough food.

I noticed one tiny bright-red spot associated with a known irritation such as a diagnosed hemorrhoid.

I have seen recurring blood, substantial blood, or black and tarry stool.

I have not noticed blood or black, tarry stool.

I saw a small unexplained bright-red streak on one occasion.

I have repeatedly seen worm-like or rice-like material, especially if it appeared to move or recur.

No persistent or unexplained change.

There was one minor change in color or texture that resolved.

I have repeatedly noticed mucus, unusually greasy stool, or another unexplained change.

I have not had unusually loose stools.

I had one brief episode that resolved quickly.

I had repeated episodes over several days, but they resolved.

They are ongoing, repeatedly returning, or waking me from sleep.

No person or animal in my close environment has had a known concern.

I have routine close contact with people or animals, but no known diagnosis or outbreak.

There was an unconfirmed concern in my household, care setting, school, or animal environment.

A close contact was diagnosed, or I received an official notice recommending evaluation or treatment.

I had an isolated spell of nausea without vomiting.

I have had repeated vomiting but can still keep fluids down.

I have had none.

I cannot keep fluids down, or vomit has contained blood or coffee-ground-like material.

I traveled but generally had reliable sanitation, treated water, and routine food precautions.

I had repeated exposure to untreated water, inadequate sanitation, or an identified local outbreak.

I had no relevant travel or sanitation disruption.

I had occasional uncertain food, water, or sanitation exposure while away from home.

I had a brief barefoot or bare-skin exposure in an outdoor area where contamination was possible.

I had no meaningful bare-skin contact with potentially contaminated soil or sand.

I had limited contact while generally using shoes, gloves, or a barrier.

I had repeated bare-skin contact in an area with poor sanitation or a known soil-transmitted parasite concern.

I only drank water from sources regarded as treated and safe.

I accidentally swallowed a small amount of recreational water once.

I drank untreated stream, lake, well, or uncertain-source water on one occasion.

I repeatedly drank untreated water, or digestive symptoms began soon after doing so.