Bothriocephalosis
Overview
Infection with an intestinal parasite. The parasite is a fish tapeworm called Diphyllobothrium latum. Human infection is caused by eating undercooked contaminated fish.
Symptoms
* Nausea * Abdominal pain * Reduced appetite * Anemia * Vitamin B12 deficiency
Causes
It is an adult cestodosis caused by the large (more than 10 metres) fish tapeworm Diphyllobothrium latum.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made by examination of the stools. Standard tapeworm treatments (niclosamide or praziquantel) are effective at treating this parasitosis.
Treatment
Niclosamide, praziquantel