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Hymenolepiasis - Treatment

Alternative Names

Dwarf tapeworm infection; Rat tapeworm; Tapeworm - infection

Treatment:

Praziquantel as a single dose is the current treatment of choice for this condition.

Expectations (prognosis):

Expect full recovery following treatment.

Complications:

Abdominal discomfort
Dehydration from prolonged diarrhea

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if chronic diarrhea or abdominal cramping are present.

Digestive system organs

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

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