Diphyllobothriasis
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Fish tapeworm infection Treatment Niclosamide or praziquantel are given in a single dose to treat the tapeworm infection. Vitamin B-12 injections or supplements may be needed for the treatment of megaloblastic anemia. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Fish tapeworms can be eradicated with a single treatment dose. There are no lasting effects. Complications
Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you have noticed a worm or segments of a worm in the stool. Also call if any family members have symptoms suggestive of pernicious anemia.
Review Date: 10/27/2005  advertisement
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