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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*A type of [[tapeworm]] infection | *A type of [[tapeworm]] infection | ||
*D. latum and D. nihonkaiense are most common pathogens<ref name="Scholz">Scholz T, Garcia HH, Kuchta R, Wicht B. Update on the Human Broad Tapeworm (Genus Diphyllobothrium), Including Clinical Relevance. Clinical Microbiology Reviews. 2009;22(1):146-160. doi:10.1128/CMR.00033-08.</ref> | *''D. latum'' and ''D. nihonkaiense'' are most common pathogens<ref name="Scholz">Scholz T, Garcia HH, Kuchta R, Wicht B. Update on the Human Broad Tapeworm (Genus Diphyllobothrium), Including Clinical Relevance. Clinical Microbiology Reviews. 2009;22(1):146-160. doi:10.1128/CMR.00033-08.</ref> | ||
**15-45 day latency period | **15-45 day latency period | ||
*Found mostly in cold waters Palaearctic region and North America<ref name="Scholz" /> | *Found mostly in cold waters Palaearctic region and North America<ref name="Scholz" /> | ||
**Generally due to eating raw or undercooked fish. | **Generally due to eating raw or undercooked fish. | ||
**In US, Great Lakes and Alaska are most common locations. | **In US, Great Lakes and Alaska are most common locations. | ||
[[File:Dlatcycle.png|thumb|D. latum life cycle (Courtesy of CDC)]] | |||
[[File:Dlprog.JPG|thumb|D. latum proglottids]] | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
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*Rarely, migrating proglottids can cause cholangitis, cholecystitis, or intestinal obstruction | *Rarely, migrating proglottids can cause cholangitis, cholecystitis, or intestinal obstruction | ||
*Competes for absorption of vitamin B12 → can cause pernicious anemia | *Competes for absorption of vitamin B12 → can cause pernicious anemia | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
{{Helminth Types}} | {{Helminth Types}} | ||
== | ==Diagnostic Evaluation== | ||
*Stool sample - morphologic identification of eggs<ref name="Scholz" /> | *Stool sample - morphologic identification of eggs<ref name="Scholz" /> | ||
**Molecular (PCR) diagnosis also possible, but less used | **Molecular (PCR) diagnosis also possible, but less used | ||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 05:18, 8 September 2015
Background
- A type of tapeworm infection
- D. latum and D. nihonkaiense are most common pathogens[1]
- 15-45 day latency period
- Found mostly in cold waters Palaearctic region and North America[1]
- Generally due to eating raw or undercooked fish.
- In US, Great Lakes and Alaska are most common locations.
Clinical Features
- Usually asymptomatic or mild GI symptoms[1]
- 20% of cases report diarrhea, abdominal pain or discomfort
- Rarely, migrating proglottids can cause cholangitis, cholecystitis, or intestinal obstruction
- Competes for absorption of vitamin B12 → can cause pernicious anemia
Differential Diagnosis
Helminth infections
Cestodes (Tapeworms)
- Taenia saginata
- Taenia solium (Cysticercosis)
- Diphyllobothrium latum
- Hymenolepis nana
- Echinococcus granulosus
Trematodes (Flukes)
- Fasciola hepatica
- Fasciolopsis buski
- Opistorchis viverrini
- Schistosoma spp
- Chlonorchis sinensis
- Paragonimus spp.
Nematodes (Roundworms)
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm)
- Filarial worms
- Hookworm
- Necator americanus
- Ancylostoma duodenale
- Cutaneous larva migrans (Ancylostoma braziliense)
- Dracunculiasis
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm)
- Anisakis
- Toxocara spp.
- Trichinosis
Diagnostic Evaluation
- Stool sample - morphologic identification of eggs[1]
- Molecular (PCR) diagnosis also possible, but less used
Management
- Praziquantel 25 mg/kg x1 dose[1] OR
- Niclosamide 2 grams x1 dose
- Replace vitamin B12 if patient has megaloblastic anemia
Disposition
- Discharge