The parasite was sent for identification, and was positively identified as Diphyllobothrium latum proglottids. The patient was prescribed a single oral dose of Praziquantel 10mg/kg (1160mg).

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A fish tapeworm infection, or diphyllobothriasis, occurs when a person eats raw or undercooked fish that's contaminated with the parasite Diphyllobothrium latum. Find out more about it here.

The most common fish tapeworm is Diphyllobothrium latum. In 1986, scientists identified another member of this family, the Japanese broad tapeworm, ...

You’re complaining of having nightmares about your teeth falling out? I dream of intestinal colonization with a 30 foot tapeworm. Everyone’s got their own hang-ups and quite frankly the largest ...

Meet the tapeworm. The most common fish tapeworm is Diphyllobothrium latum. In 1986, scientists identified another member of this family, the Japanese broad tapeworm, and believed it had been ...

NEW YORK — If you eat raw or undercooked fish, you risk developing an infection from parasites. Researchers warn that salmon caught anywhere along the Pacific coast of North America may be infected.

In Franz's case, the offending creature was the Diphyllobothrium latum. Franz was not available for comment and is suing an Illinois seafood restaurant for $100,000.

Doctors believe the parasite was diphyllobothrium latum, which comes from eating undercooked fish. Meyer said he has since lost his appetite for fish. BABY DIAGNOSED WITH 'MERMAID SYNDROME' DIES ...