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Diphyllobothriasis


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Alternate Names : Fish Tapeworm Infection

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Diphyllobothriasis Symptoms & Signs

The vast majority of infected individuals have no symptoms. Symptoms seen with heavy infections may include:

vague abdominal discomfort
nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
loss of appetite and weight loss
abdominal pain due to intestinal blockage by worms
individuals with vitamin B-12 deficiency may suffer:
- fatigue due to anemia
- numbness and tingling in their limbs
- confusion or dementia

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• Abdominal Distress
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Review Date : 11/18/2003
Reviewed By : D. Scott Smith, MD, MSc, DTM&H, Infectious Diseases Division and Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University Medical School, Stanford, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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