Use a semicolon to join 2 independent clauses when the second clause begins with a conjunctive adverb (however, therefore, moreover, furthermore, thus, meanwhile, nonetheless, otherwise) or a transition (in fact, for example, that is, for instance, in addition, in other words, on the other hand, even so).
If you suffer from unexplained abdominal bloating, diarrhea, weakness or weight loss, your doctor should suspect intestinal worms (or other intestinal parasites) as a possible cause. Diagnosis is confirmed by stool test for ova and parasites (O&P test). Hemoccult can reveal blood in the stool.
Tapeworms have the capability of causing disease in humans when the proglottid (egg carrying segment of the worm) is passed with the animal's feces. An immature form of the tapeworm develops in a intermediate host (e.g., animal, insect, snail), depending on the type of tapeworm.