Medical Definition of Diphyllobothriasis

1. An infection caused by the fish tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium latum, one of the giant tapeworm species. Humans may get infected after eating undercooked fish that contain tapeworm larvae. Fish tapeworms are more common in cold, fresh water lakes such as the Great Lakes area. The adult worm grows in the intestine to lengths up to 30 feet. Segments of the worm and blood may occasionally be passed in the stools. Infection can also lead to vitamin B12 deficiency. Diagnosis is via microscopic examination of the stools. Treatment is with single dose niclosamide. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diphyllobothriasis

diphthong
diphthongal
diphthonged
diphthonging
diphthongise
diphthongize
diphthongized
diphthongizes
diphthongizing
diphthongs
diphycercal
diphygenic
diphyletic
Diphylla
Diphylla ecaudata
diphyllobothriasis (current term)
diphyllobothrium
diphyllobothrium anaemia
Diphyllobothrium cordatum
Diphyllobothrium latum
Diphyllobothrium linguloides
Diphyllobothrium mansoni
Diphyllobothrium mansonoides
diphyllous
diphyodont
diphyodont
diphyozooid
dipicolinic acid synthetase
dipiproverine
dipivefrin hydrochloride

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