diphyllobothriasis
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Diphyllobothriasis is the infection caused by tapeworms of the genus Diphyllobothrium (commonly D. latum and D. nihonkaiense).
Key facts
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- Diphyllobothriasis
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Research
1,225 papers- Human diphyllobothriasis.Lancet (London, England) · 2020
- Diphyllobothriasis.JAMA · 1981
- Diphyllobothriasis.The Lancet. Infectious diseases · 2003
- Diphyllobothriasis from Eating Sushi.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2021
- Diphyllobothriasis.Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) · 2009
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Encyclopedic overview
21 sectionsContents
- Signs and symptoms
- Complications
- Vitamin B12 deficiency and anaemia
- Gastrointestinal obstructions
- Cause
- Transmission
- Pathophysiology
- Host–parasite interactions
- Diagnosis
- Microscopy
- Genetic identification
- Radiography
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Epidemiology
- Geographical distribution
- Japan
- United States
- History
- References
- External links
Diphyllobothriasis is the infection caused by tapeworms of the genus Diphyllobothrium (commonly D. latum and D. nihonkaiense).
Diphyllobothriasis mostly occurs in regions where raw fish is regularly consumed; those who consume raw fish are at risk of infection. The infection is often asymptomatic and usually presents only with mild symptoms, which may include gastrointestinal complaints, weight loss, and fatigue. Rarely, vitamin B12 deficiency (possibly leading to anaemia) and gastrointestinal obstructions may occur. Infection may be long-lasting in absence of treatment. Diphyllobothriasis is generally diagnosed by looking for eggs or tapeworm segments in passed stool. Treatment with antiparasitic medications is straightforward, effective, and safe.
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