Diphyllobothriasis differential diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Diphyllobothriasis must be differentiated from tapeworm infections like taeniasis, hymenolepiasis, and schistosomiasis.

Differentiating diphyllobothriasis from other diseases

Diphyllobothriasis must be differentiated from tapeworm infections like taeniasis, hymenolepiasis, and schistosomiasis.[1]

Infections Common causative threadworms Suggestive findings Diagnostic approach Treatment
Diphyllobothriasis
Taeniasis
Hymenolepiasis
Schistosomiasis

References

  1. Baron, Samuel (1996). Medical microbiology. Galveston, Tex: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. ISBN 0-9631172-1-1.

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