diphylobothrium Flashcards
1
Q
what is the diphylobothrium species
A
d. latum
2
Q
what is the host life cycle
A
fresh water crustacean -> freshwater fish -> mammal
3
Q
where is diphylobothrium found
A
temperate/subartic regions
brazil due to change in diet.
used to be most common in finland
4
Q
what is diphylobothrium
A
broad fish tapeworm
5
Q
what are the symptoms of diphylobothrium
A
asymtomatic
tapeworm aneamia due to pref uptake of B12 by cestode in small intestine
6
Q
how is diphylobothrium diagnosed
A
microscope stool for eggs
7
Q
how is diphylobothrium treated
A
praziquantel or niclosamide
8
Q
what is the control for diphylobothrium
A
plerocercoids killed by thorough cooking
freezing at 10 degrees for 25 min
thorough pickling
