diphylobothrium

Question 1

what is the diphylobothrium species

Answer 1

d. latum

Question 2

what is the host life cycle

Answer 2

fresh water crustacean -> freshwater fish -> mammal

Question 3

where is diphylobothrium found

Answer 3

temperate/subartic regions
brazil due to change in diet.
used to be most common in finland

Question 4

what is diphylobothrium

Answer 4

broad fish tapeworm

Question 5

what are the symptoms of diphylobothrium

Answer 5

asymtomatic

tapeworm aneamia due to pref uptake of B12 by cestode in small intestine

Question 6

how is diphylobothrium diagnosed

Answer 6

microscope stool for eggs

Question 7

how is diphylobothrium treated

Answer 7

praziquantel or niclosamide

Question 8

what is the control for diphylobothrium

Answer 8

plerocercoids killed by thorough cooking
freezing at 10 degrees for 25 min
thorough pickling