DIPHYLLOBOTHRIASES Meaning and
Definition
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Diphyllobothriasis is a medical condition caused by the infestation of a parasitic tapeworm of the genus Diphyllobothrium. This tapeworm, commonly known as the fish tapeworm, primarily infects humans through the consumption of raw or undercooked contaminated fish. Diphyllobothriases is the plural form of this term, referring to multiple cases or instances of the disease.
The infection occurs when an individual ingests the larvae of the Diphyllobothrium tapeworms present in freshwater fish, particularly salmon, trout, pike, perch, and walleye. The larvae then develop into adult worms within the small intestine of the host. These adult worms can grow to several meters in length and can survive for years within the human digestive system.
Common symptoms of diphyllobothriasis include abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. Additionally, some individuals may experience a deficiency in vitamin B12 due to the tapeworm's ability to absorb this essential nutrient from the host's intestines, potentially leading to anemia and neurological complications.
Diphyllobothriasis is diagnosed through the identification of tapeworm segments or eggs in stool samples. Treatment typically involves the use of anthelmintic medication to eliminate the tapeworms from the intestines.
Prevention of diphyllobothriasis involves thorough cooking of fish to kill the larvae and proper sanitation measures. Fish should be cooked at temperatures above 63°C or frozen at -20°C for a minimum of 24 hours to ensure eradication of the larvae.
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Etymology of DIPHYLLOBOTHRIASES
The word "Diphyllobothriases" has a Greek origin. It comes from the combination of two Greek words, "diphyllos", which means "double-leaved", and "bothrion", which means "pit" or "hole". The suffix "-ases" is added to indicate plural or multiple instances. Thus, "Diphyllobothriases" is the plural form of "diphyllobothriasis", referring to the medical condition caused by the infection of the parasite Diphyllobothrium, commonly known as tapeworm.
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