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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