Case reports of Dipylidium caninum; a pet associated infection

Wijesundera, M.D.; Ranaweera, R.L.

Ceylon Medical Journal 34(1): 27-30

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0009-0875
PMID: 2758510
Document Number: 335905
Two cases of Dipylidium caninum (dog tape worm) infection occurring in children are reported for the first time in Sri Lanka. The diagnosis and treatment with praziquantel, a new broad spectrum antiplatyhelmintic, are described. The importance of this pet associated infection is discussed with special reference to preventive measures.

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