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Diphyllobothriasis - Symptom

Alternative Names

Fish tapeworm infection

Symptoms:

The vast majority of infected individuals have no symptoms. Symptoms may include:

Vague abdominal discomfort
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Loss of appetite and weight loss
Abdominal pain

Signs and tests:

Infected individuals sometimes pass visible segments of worm in their stools.

Tests may include:

Antibodies

Reviewed last on: 8/16/2007
Arnold L. Lentnek, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Sampaio JLM, Andrade VP, Lucas MC, et al. Diphyllobothriasis. Emerg Infect Dis. 2005;11:1598-1600.

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