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{{SK}} Dwarf tapeworm infection, rat tapeworm infection, hymenolepiasis
==[[Hymenolepis infection overview|Overview]]==
==[[Hymenolepis infection pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
==[[Hymenolepis infection causes|Causes]]==


==[[Hymenolepis infection differential diagnosis|Differentiating Hymenolepis infection from other Diseases]]==


'''''Related Key Words and Synonyms:''''' Dwarf tapeworm, Hymenolepiasis.
==[[Hymenolepis infection epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==


== Treatment ==
==[[Hymenolepis infection risk factors|Risk Factors]]==


==== Acute Pharmacotherapies ====
==[[Hymenolepis infection natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
A prescription drug called praziquantel is given. The medication causes the tapeworm to dissolve within the intestines. Praziquantel is generally well tolerated. Sometimes more than one treatment is necessary.


=== Primary Prevention ===
==Diagnosis==
*Wash hands with soap and water after using the toilet, and before handling food.
[[Hymenolepis infection history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Hymenolepis infection physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Hymenolepis infection laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Hymenolepis infection other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
*If you work in a childcare center where you change diapers, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with plenty of soap and warm water after every diaper change, even if you wear gloves.
*When traveling in countries where food is likely to be contaminated, wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits with safe water before eating.


==References==
==Treatment==
#http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/hymenolepis/default.htm
[[Hymenolepis infection medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Hymenolepis infection primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Hymenolepis infection cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Hymenolepis infection future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]
#http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/Hymenolepiasis.htm


== Acknowledgements ==
==Case Studies==
The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.
[[Hymenolepis infection case study one|Case #1]]


==External Links==
*http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/hymenolepis/
*http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/Hymenolepiasis.htm


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Synonyms and keywords: Dwarf tapeworm infection, rat tapeworm infection, hymenolepiasis

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