Basic Summary for Diphyllobothriasis
Main name of condition: Diphyllobothriasis
Other names or spellings: fish tapeworm
What is Diphyllobothriasis?
Brief description of Diphyllobothriasis: Tapeworm infection from eating undercooked fish.
Parent types of Diphyllobothriasis: Worm conditions, Tapeworms, Diseases contagious from food
What causes Diphyllobothriasis?
Class of Condition for Diphyllobothriasis: parasite worm
Risk factors for Diphyllobothriasis: see risk factors for Diphyllobothriasis
What are the symptoms of Diphyllobothriasis?
Symptoms of Diphyllobothriasis: see symptoms of Diphyllobothriasis
Last revision: April 8, 2003
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