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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Hymenolepis infection (hymenolepiasis) is infestation by one of two species of [[tapeworm]] | Hymenolepis infection (hymenolepiasis) is infestation by one of two species of [[tapeworm]], ''Hymenolepis nana'' or ''Hymenolepis diminuta''. | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | |||
The diagnosis depends on the demonstration of eggs in stool specimens. Concentration techniques and repeated examinations will increase the likelihood of detecting light infections. | |||
The diagnosis depends on the demonstration of eggs in stool specimens. | |||
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Overview
Hymenolepis infection (hymenolepiasis) is infestation by one of two species of tapeworm, Hymenolepis nana or Hymenolepis diminuta.
Laboratory Findings
The diagnosis depends on the demonstration of eggs in stool specimens. Concentration techniques and repeated examinations will increase the likelihood of detecting light infections.