Case reports of Dipylidium caninum; a pet associated infection.

The Ceylon medical journal ·Vol. 34 ·No. 1 ·1989-09-21

Wijesundera M D, Ranaweera R L

Abstract

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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Journal

The Ceylon medical journal

Abbr.

Ceylon Med J

ISSN

0009-0875

Published

1989-09-21

Indexed

1989-09-21

Updated

2013-11-21

Language

English

Country/Region

Sri Lanka

NLM ID

1264702

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