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Hymenolepiasis

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Digestive system organs
Alternative Names

Dwarf tapeworm infection; Rat tapeworm; Tapeworm - infection


Treatment

Praziquantel as a single dose is the current treatment of choice for hymenolepiasis.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

Expect full recovery following treatment.


Complications
  • abdominal discomfort
  • dehydration from prolonged diarrhea

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if chronic diarrhea or abdominal cramping are present.


Review Date: 10/27/2005
Reviewed By: Daniel Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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