hymenolepiasis…

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digestive system organs, dwarf tapeworm infection, rat tapeworm, tapeworm, infection, hymenolepiasis is infestation by one of two species of tapeworm, hymenolepis nana, hymenolepis diminuta, hymenolepis live in warm climates, common, in the southern, eggs of these worms, ingested by insects, mature into a life form referred to, a "cysticercoid", in the insect, humans, animals, become infected, they intentionally, unintentionally eat material contaminated by insects, in an infected person, the worm's entire life-cycle to be completed, in the bowel, infection, persist, hymenolepis nana infections, more common than hymenolepis diminuta infections in humans, infections were previously common, in the southeastern, have been described in crowded environments, individuals confined to institutions, disease occurs throughout the world, symptoms occur only, heavy infections, gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, weakness, poor appetite, examination, the stool, eggs, parasites confirms the diagnosis, praziquantel, a single dose, current treatment of choice, hymenolepiasis, expect full recovery following treatment, abdominal discomfort, dehydration from prolonged diarrhea, chronic diarrhea, abdominal cramping, good hygiene, public health, sanitation programs, elimination of rats help, prevent the spread of hymenolepiasis.