- Diphyllobothrium latum is a flat parasite of the cestode class that can cause infections in humans. The disease it produces receives several The Diphyllobothrium...
- Contents: The adult worm is ivory or yellowish grey in colour, measuring 3-10 metres in length. The head (scolex) is small, spatulated or spoon shaped, has a pair...
- Learn about Diphyllobothrium latum, commonly known as the fish tapeworm, its transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
- A common fish-borne parasitic zoonotic infection in humans, Diphyllobothrium latum causes a spectrum of diseases and symptoms that range from mild...
- Physical Description. The adult Diphyllobothrium latum may reach up to 12 meters, increasing throughout its life. These whitish/yellow worms...
- Detected in faecal specimens of infected human. Eggs immature when passed. Egg is not infective to human. Diagnostic Features. Size: 60 x 40 mm (range 55-75...
- D. latum also known as fish tapeworm causing the disease diphyllobothriasis. The parasite requires three hosts. Primary host is man. secondary hosts are cyclops...
- Sometimes referred to as the "Jewish Grandmother's tapeworm," Diphyllobothrium latum is a cestode transmitted to humans through the consumption of raw...
- All About Diphyllobothrium latum. You may or may not be aware that eating certain foods puts you at risk of picking up parasites such as Diphyllobothrium latum.
- the broad tapeworm or fish tapeworm, a large species found in the intestines of mammals (including humans) that eat fish. It sometimes reaches a length of 9...
- Adult in small intestine. Immature eggs shed from gravid proglottids, passed in feces. Eggs develop in fresh water> develop into coracidium. Coracidium emerge...
- Diphyllobothrium Latum Treatment Sources What is it? Diagnosis Upon diagnosis, treatment is quite simple and effective. The standard treatment...
