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Diphyllobothriasis

Alternative Names:

Fish tapeworm infection

Treatment:

Niclosamide or praziquantel are given in a single dose to treat the tapeworm infection. Vitamin B-12 injections or supplements may be needed for the treatment of megaloblastic anemia.

Expectations (prognosis):

Fish tapeworms can be eradicated with a single treatment dose. There are no lasting effects.

Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have noticed a worm or segments of a worm in the stool. Also call if any family members have symptoms suggestive of pernicious anemia.

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