Hymenolepis infection

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Related Key Words and Synonyms: Dwarf tapeworm, Hymenolepiasis.

Treatment

Acute Pharmacotherapies

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

• Wash hands with soap and water after using the toilet, and before handling food.
• 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

1. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/hymenolepis/default.htm
2. http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/Hymenolepiasis.htm

Acknowledgements

The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.

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