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.
(2) Larvae mature and live in the colon. Worms embed their anterior portion (as much as two-thirds of the worm) into the mucosa. (3) Eggs are released into the stool. (4) Eggs must undergo development in the soil for a period of time (approximately 10 days to 3 weeks) before they become infective.