Symptoma

Diphyllobothrium Latum Infection

This report aims to present the case of a 20-year-old patient with confirmed Diphyllobothrium latum infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

He denied any blood in his stool, but did present with an approximately 3-foot flatworm which he passed in his stool the evening before presentation. [healio.com]

Published on Nov 22, 2015 PRESENTATION OUTLINE DIPHYLLOBOTHRIUM LATUM INFECTION SYMPTOMS SYMPTOMS pain above the stomach or in the abdomen (tummy) nausea or vomiting Diarrhoea weight loss loss of appetite SYMPTOMS dizziness insomnia fits Malnutrition [haikudeck.com]

If patients present with abdominal pain and diarrhea, the differential diagnosis includes a variety of infectious and noninfectious causes. [antiinfectivedrugs.com]

  • Anemia

    In Diphyllobothrium latum infection, true: A Definitive host is Cyclops B Infective agent is metacercaria C Produces macrocytic anemia due to B12 deficiency D All are true E None are true Ans. C Produces macrocytic anemia due to B12 deficiency a. [gradestack.com]

    […] decreased) (9) mechanical bowel obstruction (10) vomiting or defecating several proglottids or a whole worm Laboratory findings (1) mild eosinophilia (2) macrocytic anemia ("tapeworm anemia") secondary to vitamin B12 deficiency (3) decreased serum vitamin [meducator3.net]

    Blood examination may reveal a slight leukocytosis with eosinophilia and occasionally a megaloblastic anemia associated with B12 deficiency. [antiinfectivedrugs.com]

    Research of Diphyllobothrium Latum Infection has been linked to Diphyllobothriasis, Infective Disorder, Anemia, Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic, Abdominal Pain. [novusbio.com]

    Except a child reported by Joo et al. ( 1983 ), there were no other cases that showed significant signs and symptoms of anemia. [doi.org]

  • Weight Loss

    Published on Nov 22, 2015 PRESENTATION OUTLINE DIPHYLLOBOTHRIUM LATUM INFECTION SYMPTOMS SYMPTOMS pain above the stomach or in the abdomen (tummy) nausea or vomiting Diarrhoea weight loss loss of appetite SYMPTOMS dizziness insomnia fits Malnutrition [haikudeck.com]

    Review of systems was negative for fevers, night sweats, or involuntary weight loss. Physical exam was notable for an obese abdomen, but was otherwise unremarkable. [healio.com]

    Manifestations may include abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss. Vitamin B12 deficiency with pernicious anemia may occur. Massive infections may result in intestinal obstruction. [cdc.gov]

    Infection is usually asymptomatic, but mild GI symptoms (eg, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, weight loss) may be noted. Fish tapeworms take up dietary vitamin B 12, occasionally resulting in vitamin B12 deficiency and megaloblastic anemia. [msdmanuals.com]

  • Abdominal Pain

    Keywords: Diphyllobothrium latum Abdominal pain Diarrhea [kjp.or.kr]

    The patientso main complaints were gastrointestinal troubles, such as mild abdominal pain, indigestion, and diarrhea, and discharge of tapeworm segments in the feces. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

    If patients present with abdominal pain and diarrhea, the differential diagnosis includes a variety of infectious and noninfectious causes. [antiinfectivedrugs.com]

    Research of Diphyllobothrium Latum Infection has been linked to Diphyllobothriasis, Infective Disorder, Anemia, Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic, Abdominal Pain. [novusbio.com]

    One of them experienced abdominal pain and 6 experienced natural discharge of a chain of worm segments, but none revealed any sign of anemia. Total 12 worms (1-3/patient) were collected after praziquantel treatment. [parasitol.kr]

  • Abdominal Cramps

    Yoo Case 1 A 34-year-old Caucasian man with no significant past medical history presented in outpatient clinic with 7 days of diarrhea and 1 day of vomiting, abdominal cramping, and chills. [healio.com]

    The symptoms are abdominal distention, flatulence, intermittent abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. abdominal distention 腹部膨満 abdominal 腹の, 腹部［腹腔(ふくこう)］の distention　広がる［広げる］こと, 膨張［拡張］作用 flatulence 腹にガスを生じさせる；〈病気などが〉鼓腸性の；〈人が〉ガスで腹の張った. intermittent abdominal [daxiongmao.exblog.jp]

  • Chronic Diarrhea

    Chronic diarrhea may lead to malnutrition. Megaloblastic anemia secondary to B12 deficiency results when the parasite disrupts the B12-intrinsic factor complex, resulting in B12 becoming unavailable for absorption by the host. [antiinfectivedrugs.com]

  • Abdominal Distension

    The main clinical complaints were intermittent gastrointestinal troubles such as indigestion, abdominal distension, and spontaneous discharge of tapeworm's segments in their feces. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Lactose Intolerance

    Noninfectious etiologies to consider include osmotic (eg, lactose intolerance) and secretory (eg, villous adenoma) etiologies, malabsorption syndromes (eg, celiac sprue), and motility disorders (eg, irritable bowel syndrome). [antiinfectivedrugs.com]

  • Night Sweats

    Review of systems was negative for fevers, night sweats, or involuntary weight loss. Physical exam was notable for an obese abdomen, but was otherwise unremarkable. [healio.com]

  • Sweating

    Review of systems was negative for fevers, night sweats, or involuntary weight loss. Physical exam was notable for an obese abdomen, but was otherwise unremarkable. [healio.com]

  • Macrocytic Anemia

    In Diphyllobothrium latum infection, true: A Definitive host is Cyclops B Infective agent is metacercaria C Produces macrocytic anemia due to B12 deficiency D All are true E None are true Ans. C Produces macrocytic anemia due to B12 deficiency a. [gradestack.com]

    anemia ("tapeworm anemia") secondary to vitamin B12 deficiency (3) decreased serum vitamin B12 Often the infection is found incidentally when the patient is being worked up for another problem. [meducator3.net]

  • Macrocytosis

    Laboratory evaluation was remarkable for a hemoglobin of 14.7, with macrocytosis (MCV 100), and no eosinophilia. Vitamin B12 level was not checked in the emergency department. [healio.com]

Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. [drugs.com]

An alternative treatment is Niclosamide, 2 g PO once for adults or 50 mg/kg PO once.[11] One should note that Praziquantel is not FDA approved for this indication and Niclosamide is not available for human use in the United States [haikudeck.com]

Abstract Recently, it has been known that the treatment with paromomycin sulfate is effective against many kinds of tapeworm. Paromomycin sulfate was used for treating 56 patients with Diphyllobothrium latum aged 2-65 years old. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

Treatment of Diphyllobothrium is simple with a single dose of praziquantel 25mg/kg, with a repeat stool check 1 month following treatment to document cure. [healio.com]

Abstract Seven cases of Diphyllobothrium latum infection were proved by collection of worms after praziquantel treatment between October, 1986 and July, 1987. [parasitol.kr]

Prognosis Since the disease is not commonly associated with severe symptoms, the prognosis of infected individuals is excellent. [antiinfectivedrugs.com]

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Noninfectious etiologies to consider include osmotic (eg, lactose intolerance) and secretory (eg, villous adenoma) etiologies, malabsorption syndromes (eg, celiac sprue), and motility disorders (eg, irritable bowel syndrome). [antiinfectivedrugs.com]

(Etiology) Humans are infected by Diphyllobothriasis, when they eat raw or undercooked fish that contains fish tapeworm cysts (especially belonging to the tapeworm Diphyllobothrium latum) When an individual consumes the infected fish, the tapeworm larva [dovemed.com]

The topics on epidemiology, diagnosis, and clinical aspects emphasize the knowledge gaps that limit a full understanding of these zoonoses, and target where greater research investments on these parasitic diseases should be focused. [books.google.de]

We briefly reviewed the 43 cases in terms of epidemiological, clinical, and parasitological aspects. [doi.org]

Epidemiological studies such as these are necessary for tracking the distribution of different Diphyllobothrium species and monitoring epidemics worldwide. [web.stanford.edu]

Discussion Epidemiology The first documented case of Diphyllobothrium latum in the United States was in 1906, in Minnesota. [healio.com]

In addition, background information on epidemiology, pathogenesis and pathophysiology encourages a fuller understanding of conditions, and over 250 full colour images help with diagnosis when treating patients. [books.google.de]

2014;20:1955 ) Epidemiology Occurs in Northern Hemisphere (Europe, North America, Asia) and South America (Uruguay and Chile) Humans acquire larvae by ingesting raw or incompletely cooked fish that have spent at least part of their life in fresh water Pathophysiology [pathologyoutlines.com]

This up-to-date and essential reference tool, supports all medical professionals in the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. [books.google.de]

Prevention & Control Prevention of infection from D latum is achieved through adequate cooking of all freshwater fish or freezing of fish for 24-48 h at -18 C (Box 3). Isolation of infected persons is not required. [antiinfectivedrugs.com]

There are also preventative methods such as proper preparation of fish. [1] Diphyllobothrium latum, An Example of a "Stage 3" Parasite: In The Art of Being a Parasite, Claude Combs proposes that there are three stages of parasitism. [bio390parasitology.blogspot.com]